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LOT 0652
Roman and Later Bronze Ring Collection
1ST CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
5/8 - 1 in. (139 grams total, 15-25 mm).
Comprising fifty-one rings including discoid, scaphoid, square, ellipsoid and other bezels, with hatching, profile animals, tiered panels and other designs. [51, No Reserve]
ProvenancePart formerly in a European collection, acquired before 1980.
From a Dutch private collection.
Part from the collection of a Surrey gentleman; acquired 1970-1980.
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Large Romano-British Bronze Chariot Terret
1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
From the yoke of a chariot comprising a D-section ring, collar and knop-ended crescents, broad pierced lateral flanges. 365 grams, 16.5 cm
Reputed to have been excavated near Viables in Hampshire at the end of the 19th century. From the estate of the late Jennifer Simmonds. Acquired from Jacobs & Hunt auctioneers, Petersfield, Hampshire, UK. -
Roman Glass Unguentarium
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
With bulbous body, flat bottom, barrel-shaped neck and everted rim. 38.9 grams, 10 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Roman Bronze Ring with Sol Gemstone
Circa 1st century B.C.-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,235
With inset carnelian cloison, intaglio Sol standing with whip. 5.17 grams, 20.88 mm overall, 17.37 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L, USA 5 3/4, Europe 11.24, Japan 10)
Acquired before 2000. From the collection of a European gentleman living in the UK.