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LOT 0685
Late Roman Gold Bracelet for a Baby
CIRCA 4TH-6TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/2 in. (4.58 grams, 37 mm).
Comprising a penannular band formed of four wires soldered together, the rounded ends joined together with a simple loop; raised conical bezel with discoid face, set with seven granule clusters; Eastern Empire.
ProvenanceFrom a private family collection formed in the 1970s.
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Roman Gold Ring with Gemstone for Servius
Mid 3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,340
With balustered hoop, broad shoulders with scrolled foliage detailing, discoid bezel with cell, inset nicolo gemstone with reversed 'SER/VIV' for SER(VI) VIV(AS) inscription in seriffed capitals, meaning 'Long may you live Servius'. 11.63 grams, 20.37 mm overall, 16.48 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J, USA 4 3/4, Europe 8.69, Japan 8)
UK private collection formed before 2000. Ex North London, UK, gallery. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.11995-211017.
'Serviu[s]' is a second declension praenomen (Glare, P.G.W., A Latin Dictionary, London, 1968-82, page 1,746/3) apparently based on the noun 'servus' (servant, minister, office-holder). The name was in use in Consular and Imperial times, and was the patronym of important Roman Gens, like the Gens Servilia. -
Romano-British 'Published' Bronze Gaming Counter
Circa 1st century A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £293
Discoid in form with twelve impressed dots, two parallel lines and one perpendicular. 4.5 grams, 18 mm
Found Cirencester, UK, prior to 1999. Acquired 4 February 1999. From the important private collection of dice and gaming pieces of Colin Narbeth, London, UK, collection no.59. Accompanied by a copy of the relevant Celtic & Roman Artefacts book pages where this object is published. -
Roman Bronze Brooch and Other Item Group
3rd century A.D. and earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £85
Mixed group including P-shaped bow brooches, Langton Down type brooch, flint scraper with old label 'Clactonian/Bainfield/Swanscombe/1916' and other items. 143 grams total, 29-60 mm
Property of a Gloucestershire, UK, collector. Property of an East Sussex, UK, gentleman.
