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LOT 1099
Late Roman Group of Gemstones
CIRCA 4TH-6TH CENTURY A.D.
1/4 - 3/8 in. (1.09 grams total, 7-10 mm).
Comprising: domed rectangular type with incuse cross pommee, elipsoid type with incuse anchor, similar with chi-rho christogram, and another with dove holding a cross in its beak (chipped); each with an impression, [4]
ProvenancePrivate collection of Kal Noselson, New York, acquired between 1976 and the late 1990s; thence by descent.
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LOT 1099
Late Roman Group of Gemstones
Estimate £200 - 300€230 - 350 (for guidance only)$270 - 410 (for guidance only)
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Roman Gold Ring with Garnets
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £600 - 800 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £333
Comprising two parallel hoops connected with angled filigree struts with a granule to each node, annulets to the shoulders, irregular circular cells each set with a cabochon garnet; hoop cracked at underside. 1.38 grams, 17.03 mm overall, 14.85 mm internal diameter (approximate size British G 1/2, USA 3 1/2, Europe 5.55, Japan 5)
Acquired in the 1992. Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s. -
Roman Redware Vessel Sherd with Gladiator Fighting a Bull
Circa 4th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Vessel fragment with low-relief scene including a bull with head lowered at the feet of a bestiarius with large scutum shield and ribbed greaves; old collector's label to reverse 'Bestiarius and bullfight in arena'. 45 grams, 11.3 cm
From the private collection of Peter Clayton, FCILIP, Dip, Arch, FSA, FRNS, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, UK; formed since the late 1950s. -
Roman Bronze Fylfot Plate Brooch
Circa 3rd-4th century A.D.Estimate: £120 - 170 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £60
Plate brooch formed as a gammadion with four spurs at the hub, hook to the reverse; with broken pin. 12.6 grams, 32 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
