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LOT 0084
Roman Agate Cameo with Bust of an Empress
CIRCA 2ND CENTURY A.D.
3/8 in. (0.26 grams, 9 mm).
An oval gemstone showing a female facing right. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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Large Roman Redware Flagon
2nd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £221
With bulbous biconvex body, basal ring, tapering neck with stepped mouth and rounded rim, ribbed strap handle to the rear. 1.19 kg, 21.5 cm
From the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent. -
Late Roman Bronze Ring for Saint Sergios
6th-7th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Broad hoop and integral plaque, incised legend ''[.]AΓIA / CEPΓI' (Saint Sergios); with old collector's catalogue ticket. 6.86 grams, 23.47 mm overall, 19.23 x 15.85 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13)
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman and Later Bronze and Silver Ring Group
1st-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £442
Mixed group of rings comprising: a D-section ring; a ring with angled shoulders and raised circular bezel; a ring with slender hoop and bezel set with a blue intaglio with two figures; a large ring with rectangular bezel with '1888' with a cross above; a ring with large rectangular bezel with faint remains of an inscription; a ring with forked shoulders and the bezel set with a dark green glass intaglio with a low-relief image of a doe before a tree; a ring with an oval pale orange carnelian intaglio bearing an inscription. 32 grams total, 19-28 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
