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LOT 0713
Roman Bronze Casket Key
CIRCA 1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
2 1/4 in. (33.2 grams, 58 mm).
With large loop handle and short shank, knop above the loop. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market before 2000.
Property of a Surrey, UK, collector.
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Roman Mercury Gemstone
Circa 2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £715
With intaglio figure of Mercury seated on a throne with coin-purse and caduceus, on a baseline; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 1.73 grams, 18 mm
From the collection of a Swiss gentleman formed in Europe from 1970-1980s; thence by descent from the family in London. -
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Roman Gold Ring with Serapis Gemstone
1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,300
Hollow-formed with inset carnelian gemstone engraved with a profile bust of Serapis above a perching eagle flanked by fronds, possibly a marriage. 3.15 grams, 26.98 mm overall, 13.22 mm internal diameter (approximate size British D, USA 1 3/4, Europe 1.15, Japan 1)
Acquired early 1990s. Ex private American collection; thence by descent. Private Swiss collection since 1998. -
Roman Deep Blue Glass and Other Bead Necklace String
1st century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £39
Restrung to a Y-shape with mainly blue glass beads. 13.8 grams, 56 cm long
UK gallery, early 2000s.
