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LOT 0994
Roman Agate Gemstone with Bird Holding Victory Wreath
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1/2 in. (0.68 grams, 13 mm).
Ellipsoid type with incuse design of a bird perching on a globe with its head turned to one side, wreath in its beak; supplied with a museum-quality impression. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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LOT 0994
Roman Agate Gemstone with Bird Holding Victory Wreath
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Roman Bronze Stepping Horse Statuette
2nd-4th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Stylised figure of a horse in a dynamic pose with elongated body and legs, set on a rectangular footed base; likely a marriage. 35.5 grams, 52 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Bronze and Ceramic Artefact Collection
1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £40 - 60 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Including spoon-bowl with baluster, vessel foot with impressed 'ROTT[..]IM' stamp and other items. 50 grams total, 43-72 mm
From the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent. Accompanied by the original collector's data sheet(s) with reference no.A5, A14, A30, A41 & A98. -
Roman Bronze Horse Brooch
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £50 - 70 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Bow brooch formed as a horse modelled in the round with a halter to the neck; fore-legs forming the catch, rear legs with a transverse bar and hinged pin beneath. 14.9 grams, 28 mm
From the private coin collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the mid 1980s.
