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LOT 0778
Roman and Later Hardstone Gemstone Collection
2ND CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
3/8 - 7/8 in. (12.4 grams total, 11-22 mm).
Including spear-bearing warrior with swan, profile bust, Castor and Pollux, Juno enthroned, and other types; supplied with a museum-quality impression. [11]
ProvenancePrivate collection, England.
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Roman Bronze Bird Brooch
Mid 2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Mackreth's Type 4.a.2 zoomorphic brooch in the form of a water bird, with folded wings and tail outlined with dots, transverse bands to the rear body, remains of a catchplate and pin lug to the reverse. 7.9 grams, 42 mm
Found whilst searching with a metal detector near Bottisham, East Cambridgeshire, UK, on Friday 13th December 2024. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.SF-9DEECA. -
Roman Glass Vessel
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
With piriform lower body, extended cylindrical neck and flange rim; iridescent surfaces. 31.4 grams, 10.1 cm
From a London, UK, collection, 1990s.
This toilet bottle (Clairmont balsamarium type F) is characterised by the cylindrical neck with slight constriction at the bottom. Similar examples have been found in the Wadi Eshari, Jordan (Wadi-Es-Sir). -
Roman Heavy Silver Ring with Square Plaque
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £450 - 650 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £225
Comprising a braided median band to the hoop flanked by tiered neighbours, square bezel with granule to each corner and one to centre. 11.38 grams, 30.42 mm overall, 19.07 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18)
Ex European private collection. Private European collection, acquired in 2001.