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LOT 0895
Roman Bronze Equestrian Military Decoration and Belt End Group
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 - 2 3/4 in. (219 grams total, 19-71 mm).
Including discoid phalerae, ivy-leaf pendants and other types. [7, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
Cf. Miks, C., Studien zur Romischen Schwertbewaffnung in der Kaiserzeit, I-II Banden, Rahden, 2007, I, fig.62, for type.
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LOT 0895
Roman Bronze Equestrian Military Decoration and Belt End Group
Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
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Roman Bronze Artefact Collection
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Including bow brooch, key handle and other items. 145 grams total, 41-75 mm
Found Norfolk, UK. -
Roman Glass Pendant
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Discoid with impressed design of a bull's heads with cross above, objects in the field. 3.38 grams, 26 mm
From the private collection of the late Mr S.M., 1969-1999. -
Roman Gold Ring with Carnelian Mercury Gemstone
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
Intaglio bust of Mercury turned to the left, with a petasos on his head and a caduceus on his shoulder; natural black inclusions in the red stone; mirror-finish polishing; gold mounting/setting with flattened and jutting hoop; mounted in an ancient gold ring; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 9.17 grams, 25.33 mm overall, 17.63 x 14.43 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J 1/2, USA 5, Europe 9.32, Japan 9)
Acquired on the UK art market. 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.13169-249498.
