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LOT 0679
Roman and Other Bronze Ring Group
2ND CENTURY B.C. AND LATER
3/4 - 1 in. (43.4 grams total, 18-25 mm).
Comprising mainly bronze finger rings and fragments, including one with a hatched field and reserved panel with central asterisk. [10, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.
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Roman Bronze Lion Statuette
1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £222
Formed as a square base with gusseted profile, a lion cub crouching on the upper face with one forepaw raised; open to the rear and underside; statuette or fitting. 108 grams, 53 mm
Acquired in the 1990s. Collection of a Suffolk, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Bronze Cockerel
Circa 2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £845
Free-standing with semi-naturalistic detailing to the head, wing and tail feathers, comb and wattle. 78 grams, 47 mm
‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection. -
Roman Iridescent Glass Unguentarium
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Piriform in shape with cylindrical neck and flange rim. 24.2 grams, 10 cm high
Acquired 1969-1999. From the private collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, thence by descent.
