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LOT 0740
Roman and Other Lead Weights
1ST-18TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 - 1 1/2 in. (880 grams total, 19-37 mm).
Including discoid, melon, plano-convex and other types. [18, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired since the 1970s.
From the private collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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Roman Glass Unguentarium
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
With bulbous body, flat bottom, barrel-shaped neck and everted rim. 38.9 grams, 10 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Roman Coral Set Gold Pendant
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Conical sheet-gold cap with inset coral rod. 0.61 grams, 22 mm
From a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s. -
Roman Bronze Plate Brooch with Vine Leaf
Circa 2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Complete with pin lug, pin and catchplate to reverse. 10 grams, 29 mm
Acquired prior to 2000. Ex private collection, Cambridgeshire, UK.