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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 Fish Gemstone
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £468
A slender gold finger ring with loops and granule to each shoulder, beaded wire rim to the cell, inset agate cloison with intaglio fish. 2.38 grams, 24.55 mm overall, 23.14 mm internal diameter (approximate size British W, USA 11, Europe 25, Japan 24)
English private collection. -
Roman Military Ring with Scorpion Gemstone
Circa 2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
A bronze finger ring with inset carnelian gemstone, intaglio scorpion. 4.31 grams, 21.20 mm overall, 17.45 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J, USA 4 3/4, Europe 8.69, Japan 8)
Acquired before 2000. From the collection of a European gentleman living in the UK.
The ring could have belonged to a praetorian guardsman. The scorpion was one of the main symbols of the praetorian guard since the age of Augustus. -
Roman Iridescent Pale Blue Glass Trulla
3rd-4th century A.D. or laterEstimate: £1,500 - 2,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £375
A glass trulla (pan or handled cup) with an aqua-coloured hemispherical bowl and dark blue glass rim and handle with raised knops to the neck, the bowl with moulded lozengiform 'net' motif with kick-up to base surrounded by a moulded rosette; iridescent surfaces; handle reattached. 88 grams, 19 cm
handle re-attached.
Acquired early 1990s. Ex private American collection; thence by descent. Private collection since 1998.
