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LOT 0660
Roman and Later Artefact Group
2ND CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
1/2 - 1 1/2 in. (11.56 grams total, 12-38 mm).
A mixed group comprising: a bone dolphin with slot to the raised; the tip of a bronze hair-pin; and two later glass beads. [4, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired in the late 1990s-2000.
Property of an East London gentleman.
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Roman Gold Ring with Hermes Gemstone
Late 2nd-early 3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £650
A hollow-formed gold finger ring with inset jasper intaglio of Mercury (Hermes) standing wearing a cloak, holding a caduceus in one hand and a coin-purse in the other. 3.88 grams, 25.81 mm overall, 16.69 mm internal diameter (approximate size British H 1/2, USA 4, Europe 6.81, Japan 6)
Swiss private collection. with Geneve Encheres, Switzerland, 14 December 2017, lot 853. English private collection. -
Roman Goddess Statuette Heads
Circa 1st-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
A pair of semi-naturalistic bronze statue heads modelled in the round: a female with hair held in a chignon at the nape; figure with hair dressed in short wavy tufts, large eyes with exaggerated eyelashes. 71 grams total, 23-25 mm
Acquired before 2000. From the collection of a European gentleman living in the UK.
Bronze statuettes of Roman work representing Roman gods and goddesses were widespread all around the empire, and are also known as far as archaeological sites of Jutland and the islands. The two heads represent probably tutela divinities of the home, like Vesta and Juno (Greek Hera). -
Late Roman Ring with Man Catching Fish
3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £70
A silvered bronze finger ring with stepped shoulders, large ellipsoid bezel with incuse ropework border and stylised figure raising a fish. 6.43 grams, 24.13 mm overall, 17.48 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)
Fine condition.
with M. Labarbe, Toulouse, France, 27 November 2011, lot 228. Property of a London gentleman
