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LOT 0971
Large Complete Roman Redware Flagon in Pieces for Restoration
2ND-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 - 6 3/4 in. (782 grams total, 3-17 cm).
Complete set of fragments comprising a flagon with flared foot, tubular neck and strap handle. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent.
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LOT 0971
Large Complete Roman Redware Flagon in Pieces for Restoration
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
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Roman Green Glass Jar with Blue Handles and Zig-Zag Trail
Circa 4th-5th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,170
Bulbous body with funicular neck and ribbed mouth, applied blue handles and trail decoration on the body. 98.9 grams, 95 mm wide
Acquired from Shirley Warren Antique Glass, Surrey, UK, in 1993 with reference no.4155/4083. From the collection of a Bedfordshire, UK, lady. Accompanied by an original Shirley Warren invoice no.2388 dated 18 September 1993.
This is a common form of jar with trailed ornaments, and numerous examples have been found in the Syro-Palestinian Region (Beit Fajjar, Jerusalem, Grave A at Ain Nabrud, etc). -
Roman Bronze Military Plate Brooch
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
With an openwork body formed of volute scrolls, a pin and a catchplate to the reverse. 14 grams, 35 mm
From the private coin collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the mid 1980s. -
Roman Marble Head of Jupiter
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,560
Modelled in the half-round with luxuriant curls to the hair and beard, strong nose and brow with lentoid eyes; undercut modelling to the nose, mouth and hair; large mounting socket to the right side of the brow and smaller beneath the chin. 574 grams, 10.5 cm
The father of Christopher Frederick, a general practitioner based in Brighton, East Sussex, who acquired it prior to 1969. Thence by descent to his son, Christopher Frederick, Brighton, East Sussex. Acquired from the above by the present owner.
