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LOT 0755
Large Roman Lead Gaming Dice
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (56 grams, 19 mm).
Cuboid with impressed spots to each face, disposed 1:3, 2:4; 5:6. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the European art market since the early 2000s.
From the private Northern Ireland collection of R.M.
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Roman Bronze Hand Weight
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Right hand in relaxed stance with gently curled fingers, socket to rear for attachment. 7.9 grams, 23 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. -
Large Roman Deep Blue Glass Date Flask
1st century A.D.Estimate: £5,000 - 7,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £2,500
Mould-blown with elliptical body, short neck and thick everted rim, with modelled wrinkles. 41.7 grams, 80 mm
Dr Gonik & Me Wirth, Geneva, 1970s. Private collection, Europe. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12394-226935. -
Roman and Later Mixed Artefact Group
Mainly 2nd-18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Including a bronze coin, buckle loops, glass marbles, lead tokens, thimbles, furniture fittings, and other items. 1.35 kg total, 1.1-11.1 cm
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
