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LOT 0831
Roman and Later Bronze Ring Collection
1ST-20TH CENTURY A.D.
5/8 - 1 in. (42 grams total, 17-27 mm).
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. [18, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Berkshire, UK.
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Roman Gold Luna Pendant
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £572
Crescentic gold wire shank with beaded wire to the inner face of the arc applied granules, ribbed suspension loop. 3.53 grams, 21 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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Roman Bronze Bow and Crossbow Brooch Collection
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Romano-Parthian Ring with Trader and Seated Child
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
With round-section hoop, ellipsoid bezel, intaglio representing a Parthian trader with a child seated. 4.26 grams, 22.90 mm overall, 19.01 x 18.83 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18)
UK private collection before 2000. UK art market. Property of a London gentleman.