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LOT 0852
Roman and Other Counter Collection
1ST CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
5/8 - 7/8 in. (20 grams total, 17-23 mm).
Comprising plano-convex, discoid and other types in bone and glass. [8, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound on the Thames foreshore, UK.
Acquired from Red House Antiques, York, 2009.
Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK.
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Roman Bronze and Other Artefact Group
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Including Hod Hill brooch, military belt fittings, enamelled stud and other items. 155 grams total, 14-70 mm
Found various sites in Essex, UK. Property of an Essex collector. -
Roman Gemstone with Bull Trampling a Dog
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £120 - 170 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £60
Plano-convex in profile with chamfered rim, intaglio scene of a horned bull one baseline with a hound attacking it from below; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.90 grams, 13 mm
From a Swiss collection, 1980s onwards. Property of a North London, UK, gentleman. -
Very Large Roman Bronze Oil Lamp with Jupiter and Eagle
3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £8,450
With a rounded body and double nozzle with volutes; the body flat with engraved volutes, raised rim and basal ring; to the rear a large crescent with Jupiter (Greek Zeus) to the centre and his eagle with spread wings before him; the god depicted with thick locks and voluminous beard, the eagle with detailed plumage and finely detailed face; accompanied by a custom-made display stand. 1.67 kg, 25.7 wide (3.08 kg total,18 cm high including stand)
Old private British collection, pre-1965. Property of a gentleman; acquired in the UK before 2000. Accompanied by a copy of an old black and white photograph. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12034-215425.
Here Jupiter is represented with his attributes connected with the crescent of goddess Luna. According to Bailey, all lamps in the category to which the map belongs, were intended for suspension. Lamps with multiple nozzles gave more light and thus were suitable for lighting large spaces.
