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LOT 0722
Roman and Later Bronze and Silver Ring Group
1ST-19TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 - 1 1/8 in. (32 grams total, 19-28 mm).
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. [7, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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LOT 0722
Roman and Later Bronze and Silver Ring Group
Estimate £50 - 70€58 - 81 (for guidance only)$68 - 95 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Roman Tinned Bronze Cochlear Spoon
Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £60 - 80 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Featuring a long, pointed handle and a round bowl. 6.91 grams, 13.5 cm
From the private collection of a South London, UK, gentleman, formed since the early 1970s; thence by descent 2006. Accompanied by an old clipping from a colour sales catalogue. -
Roman Footed Glass Vessel
3rd century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £200
Bulbous body with a flaring foot and a tall funicular neck. 59.6 grams, 16.7 cm
From an important London, UK, collection 1980-2020.
This bottle originates from an Eastern workshop; however, the high quality of the glass and the grinding away of the pontil mark suggest a date in the early 3rd century AD. -
Roman Bronze Cross Plate Brooch
1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Openwork brooch with a wide border and central cross, pin and catchplate on the reverse. 21.9 grams, 36 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
