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LOT 0729
Roman and Other Artefact and Coin Group
4TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
1/2 - 4 in. (194 grams total, 1.2-10 cm).
Including a harness mount stud, three bronze coins and a reproduction multi-spouted oil lamp. [6, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a Hampshire, UK, gentleman.
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AUCTIONS:
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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 Unguentarium
1st-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
With plano-convex body and dimple base, tall slender neck, folded rim; iridescent green surface. 78 grams, 15 cm
From an important London collection of glass, 1990s.
This kind of toilet bottle was called ‘candlestick unguentarium’ by the academics due to the shape of its neck. This specific type, with its transparent grayish green glass, is especially found in Roman Cyprus (Hayes's fabric 2 of Cypriot blown glass). -
Roman Glass Pendant
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Discoid with impressed design of a bull's heads with cross above, objects in the field. 3.38 grams, 26 mm
From the private collection of the late Mr S.M., 1969-1999.
