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LOT 0889
Roman Bronze Decorated Armilla Bracelet
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
2 1/2 in. (24 grams, 63 mm).
Penannular rectangular-section body with stylised beast-head finials, the upper face with linear and ring-and-dot motifs. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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Roman Gold Ring with Garnet Cabochon
3rd-4th century A.D.Estimate: £700 - 900 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £350
Comprising an openwork rosette bezel with interstitial pellets between the petals, central cell with inset garnet cabochon. 2.55 grams, 22.48 mm overall, 17.72 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M 1/2, USA 6 1/4, Europe 13.09, Japan 12)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Silver Ring with Carnelian Gemstone with Bird Holding a Branch
Late 1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
Comprising a substantial hoop with wide, angled shoulders, bezel set with an oval orange carnelian intaglio engraved with a stylised bird holding a large branch in its beak; a marriage. 9.02 grams, 25.48 mm overall, 19.41 x 16.50 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O 1/2, USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.61, Japan 15)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Silver Ring
2nd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
With angled shoulders and a raised, round bezel; polished. 3.95 grams, 23.48 mm overall, 17.07 mm internal diameter (approximate size British K, USA 5 1/4, Europe 9.95, Japan 9)
Bonhams, Knightsbridge, London, Antiquities Sale, Wednesday 12th July 2000, no.9 (part). Property of a West Northamptonshire, UK, gentleman. Accompanied by a copy of the Bonhams invoice.
