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LOT 0924
Roman and Later Hardstone Gemstone Collection
2ND CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
3/8 - 3/4 in. (9.57 grams total, 11-18 mm).
Including biconvex and plano-convex types with incuse enthroned king, amphora, eagle and other motifs; supplied with a museum-quality impression. [6]
ProvenancePrivate collection, England.
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Roman Nicolo Gemstone of Sow in Gold Ring
2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,350
Discoid in plan with incuse profile image of a sow standing a baseline; set into a later gold ring; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 10.33 grams, 25.00 mm overall, 17.67 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13)
Private collection, England. -
Roman Glass Bead with Millefiore Stars
1st-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Spherical in form with wide perforation; millefiore star designs in the glass surface. 16.34 grams, 25 mm
London collection, 1979-1983. -
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Roman Cameo of a Female Head in Gold Ring
1st-2nd century A.D.Estimate: £1,500 - 2,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £750
Inset cameo with finely detailed chignon hairstyle; set in an 18th century gold finger ring. 2.73 grams, 18.12 mm overall, 15.02 mm internal diameter (approximate size British H, USA 3 3/4, Europe 6.18, Japan 6)
Acquired on the UK art market. Private collection, England.
