Loading, please wait...
LOT 0112
Roman Blue-Green Glass Cup
3RD CENTURY A.D.
3 1/8 in. (42 mm, 78 mm).
With dimpled base, carinated flange to foot and waisted body with applied trail beneath the shoulder, flared rim.
ProvenanceFrom an important collection of glass, London, UK, 1990s.
LiteratureCf. The Metropolitan Museum, accession number 17.193.346, for similar.
CONDITIONTimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
-
Roman Bronze Crossbow Brooch
Circa 4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
With three onion-shaped knops to the crossbar and pierced moulding to the upper face, deep bow, trapezoidal foot with notched edges and longitudinal lines; integral catch; hinged pin to reverse; Keller Type 4. 37.8 grams, 73 mm
From a private Tyneside collection, formed since the early 2000s. -
Roman Bronze Ring with Seated Fortuna Gemstone
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
D-section hoop and ellipsoid bezel with inset gemstone, intaglio motif of a seated goddess holding a sword blade-uppermost. 2.03 grams, 21.6 mm overall, 15.7 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J 1/2, USA 5, Europe 9.32, Japan 9)
with Archaeologia, Switzerland, before 1983. Ex private North American collection. London private collection, 2016. -
Roman Bronze Ring with Carnelian Gemstone
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
With thick shank, broad plaque, inset carnelian gemstone of truncated conical profile, a marriage. 14.98 grams, 31.48 mm overall, 20.16 x 14.75 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J 1/2, USA 5, Europe 9.32, Japan 9)
From a private Tyneside collection, formed since the early 2000s.
