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LOT 0658
Roman Bronze Armilla Bracelet
2ND-4TH CENTURY A.D.
2 in. (6.19 grams, 49 mm).
Penannular in form with a D-section hoop and snake-head finials. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
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Roman Bronze Coin and Framed Limited Edition Print
3rd century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £52
The coin of Constantine the Great (272-337 A.D.) mounted on 22 carat gold foil, framed with an art print signed by the artist David McAllister, depicting scenes of Roman military activity; limited edition number 218/1150. 1.26 kg, 49.5 x 37.5 cm
UK gallery, early 2000s. Accompanied by a previous certificate of authenticity. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
David McAllister's exciting design is a 'one of a kind' work that portrays the might and riches of the Roman civilisation. This limited edition print is a celebration of the award winning artist's lifetime dedication to historical paintings of the ancient world. To enhance appreciation of this rare and historic work, each individual print is signed and numbered by the artist. -
Roman and Other Ancient Bead Group
1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £124
A large quantity of mixed beads in stone, glass, lapis lazuli, and ceramic, including a large barrel-shaped bead. 181 grams total, 3-27 mm
Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Roman Redware Oil Lamp with Christian Symbols
North Africa, circa 375-450 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
Redware oil lamp of Hayes's type I, the discus decorated with a stylised blossom, a cross below, and grooved ridges around much of the perimeter; lug handle to rear, a low ring base to the underside with inscribed mark in the form of the Christogram symbol (Chi-Rho). 177 grams, 11.7 cm
From the private collection of H.L., Rhineland, Germany, since before 2000. Ex TimesAncient, Bristol, UK. Accompanied by a copy of a previous catalogue entry and old handwritten collector's ticket. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
