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LOT 0848
Roman Bronze Artefact Collection
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 - 2 in. (30.69 grams total, 27-79 mm).
Including two seal box lids and other items. [4, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Norfolk, UK.
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Roman Gold Earring Pair
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £247
Each a small filigree hoop with looped knots and ends wound round the shank. 1.08 grams total, 11 mm each
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Bronze Ring with XLVIII
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Slender hoop with rectangular bezel stamped 'XLVIII' (48). 1.11 grams, 21.65 mm overall, 19.01 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Gemstone with Bull in Gold Ring
3rd century A.D.Estimate: £2,500 - 3,500 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,250
A carnelian cloison with intaglio bull beneath a sapling, set in a later gold finger ring comprising a D-section hoop with lateral cusps, volute scrolled shoulders, ellipsoid bezel with dentilled flange rim, and applied granules; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 13.37 grams, 27.86 mm overall, 22.33 x 17.37 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18)
with Gorny and Mosch, Munich, Germany, 11 July 2006, no.174. Private collection, England. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13170-249492.