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LOT 0747
Roman and Byzantine Bronze and Silver Ring Group
1ST CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
1/2 - 1 in. (32 grams total, 15-25 mm).
Comprising finger rings of various types and sizes, most with bezels with decorative motifs, including: a cross with pellet in each quarter; an inscribed panel with dashes and X motifs; a hatched oval; raised flower head; spiraling oval and a feathered cross, together with other enigmatic designs. [8, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the Sullivan family collection, UK; acquired since 2003.
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Roman and Other Jet Bead Group
Late 1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £130
Mainly comprising polished beads of various types and sizes, including examples cut with ring-and-dot ornament; some chipped in antiquity. 28.6 grams total, 8-20 mm
UK gallery, early 2000s. -
Roman and Later Bronze Ring Collection
1st-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Comprising examples with: enamelled bezels; seal bezels; an archer's thumb ring; bezel set with a 'jewel'; hoops with inscriptions around the exterior; hoops with geometric schemes around the exterior; plain examples. 42 grams total, 17-27 mm
Found Berkshire, UK. -
Roman Bronze Cockerel Statuette
1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £250 - 350 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £139
Free standing being modelled in the round with feather detailing. 56 grams, 51 mm
‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection.
