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LOT 0758
Roman and Other Ring Collection
EARLY 1ST MILLENNIUM A.D. AND LATER
3/4 - 1 in. (25 grams total, 20-25 mm).
A mixed group of copper-alloy finger rings of various types, each bearing an incuse design to the bezel: a stylised bird; a cross; a stylised fish; a geometric motif and possible horse and rider. [5, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEarly 1990s London collection.
Acquired on the UK art market.
From a private collection, Lancashire, UK.
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Roman Amber Glass Eye-Shaped Dish
1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £1,200 - 1,700 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £300
An amber-coloured shallow elliptical dish; stepped elliptical foot to base; iridescent surfaces. 194 grams, 21 cm wide
Acquired early 1990s. Ex private American collection; thence by descent. Private collection since 1998. -
Roman Gold Ring with Fortuna Gemstone
1st-2nd century A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
A hollow-formed gold finger ring with inset banded agate cabochon, intaglio standing Fortuna. 2.22 grams, 21.90 mm overall, 15.21 mm internal diameter (approximate size British E 1/2, USA 2 1/2, Europe 3, Japan 3)
Acquired early 1990s. Ex private American collection; thence by descent. Private Swiss collection since 1998. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11619-199018. -
Roman Emerald Green Glass Unguentarium
2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
An emerald green glass unguentarium with a slender piriform body and tubular neck with rolled rim; iridescent surfaces. 21.3 grams, 10.1 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
