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LOT 1010
Roman and Later Gemstone Collection
CIRCA 2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
3/8 - 5/8 in. (6.24 grams total, 10-15 mm).
Comprising ten stone and glass intaglios and cabochons, including two with a female bust, one with a male bust, one with a cross, and others; one repaired. [10, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on UK art market.
Property of a Middlesex gentleman.
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Roman Bronze Ring with Minerva Standing
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
With a slender D-section hoop expanding at the shoulders, the oval bezel with Minerva facing left, holding a spear and a shield in her left hand, and a wreath in her right hand, with a flaming altar to the side. 3.88 grams, 21.28 mm overall, 18.70 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with Gladiators
Circa 2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
The discus with two opposing gladiators, one holding a round shield, loop handle to the rear. 47 grams, 98 mm
From the collection of a Cambridge, UK, gentleman, by direct descent from his father, who acquired the items in London in circa 1960. -
Roman Bronze Crossbow Brooch
4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
With onion-knop apex finial and knops on either side, claw detailing to the headplate, deep bow, chamfered lateral faces sections to the foot with scroll detailing, hinged pin to the reverse. 78 grams, 85 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
