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LOT 0154
Roman Aquamarine Gem with Head of Serapis in Gold Ring
1ST CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (2.98 grams, 26.40 mm overall, 20.24 mm internal diameter (approximate size British V, USA 10 1/2, Europe 23.77, Japan 22)).
The intaglio bearing the bearded head of the god Serapis; gold ring with slender hoop and openwork tripartite shoulders, held in an oval claw setting; stamped '9ct' to the interior. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEarly 20th century collection based on the ring.
Acquired on the London art market.
Property of a North London antiquary.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11861-206034.
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LOT 0154
Roman Aquamarine Gem with Head of Serapis in Gold Ring
Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,120
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Roman Bronze and Silver Brooch Collection
Circa 2nd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
Exhibiting a range of brooch types, including openwork and zoomorphic brooches together with other types, most featuring decorative elements; one complete. 148 grams total, 23-81 mm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Ruislip, UK, gentleman, by inheritance. -
Roman Terracotta Foot Lamp
2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,380
Mould-made and shaped as a sandaled left foot, filling-hole surrounded by a ridge in the ankle area, the sandal with two leather straps tied together near the ankle, wick-hole in the big toe; inscription 'ƩΑΛΣΙϹ' to the base, heel chipped. 112 grams, 12.2 cm
With Gorny & Mosch, Auction 194, 14 December 2010, lot 505. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11799-206830.
This lamp belongs to a type of plastic lamp made in Anatolia and widespread throughout the Eastern Empire. The sandaled foot was part of the classification of plastic lamps dedicated to the representation of the human body. These lamps were the luxuries of the poor, being brought to temples as votive offerings, however some took their place in the domestic lararia, or were kept by children as playthings. -
Roman Bronze Cockerel Tintinnabulum Pendant
1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £40 - 60 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £22
Modelled in the round with naturalistic detailing, wings closed, with loop above for attachment to a tintinnabulum. 21 grams, 32 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.
