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LOT 0660
Roman Blue Glass Bead Group
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
1/8 - 1/2 in. (52 grams total, 4-11 mm).
Including oblate, polyhedral and other types. [65, No Reserve]
ProvenanceUK gallery, early 2000s.
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Roman Glass Bottle with Elongated Neck
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
Toilet bottle with dimple base, flared neck and carination below the mouth, rounded rim. 95 grams, 12.1 cm
From a family collection mostly formed in the 1940s-1950s, thence by descent. -
Roman Silvered Bronze Military Horse Harness Pendant
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
A discoid pendant with scalloped edges and onion-knop finial, recurving loop with beast-head finial. 8.57 grams, 50 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Bronze Valve Water Spout with Head of a Lion
3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Modelled as the head of a lion with curly mane and swept back ears, a short spout projecting from the open mouth; vertical socket to accept the tap attachment. 99.4 grams, 50 mm
Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s. Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s.
The design of ancient Roman water valves is remarkably similar to the modern plug valve design. The design fit well with the water pressure design of the lead piping which was designed for low water pressure applications. Having water piped to a house was considered a luxury and was an indication of the social status of the house owners.
