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LOT 0920
Roman Bronze Horse Plate Brooch
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1 5/8 in. (12.7 grams, 42 mm).
Formed as a caparisoned horse with curved neck and legs, punched detailing on the saddle and neck halter, and three pierced lugs on the reverse. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private coin collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the mid 1980s.
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LOT 0920
Roman Bronze Horse Plate Brooch
Estimate £80 - 100€93 - 116 (for guidance only)$108 - 135 (for guidance only)
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Romano-Celtic Bronze Statuette of the God Apollo
2nd-4th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Bids: 3 | Current Bid: £16
Depicted nude and wearing a quiver on his back, the strap for the quiver indicated by stamped roundels, detailing on the abdomen. 29.7 grams, 66 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
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Roman Sapphire Gemstone with Crescent Moon and Star
Third quarter of 1st century B.C.Estimate: £2,500 - 3,500 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,250
Cushion-shaped greenish-blue intaglio engraved with a large crescent moon and star. 1.05 grams, 10 mm
Formerly in a private collection of an European lady, 1970s-1980s. Private collection, UK. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13305-257800.
Basaltic sapphires used by the Romans came from surface deposits in northern Ethiopia, which were already known and productive in ancient times. This hypothesis is supported by comments by Pliny the Elder (23–79 A.D.) and Solinus (early 3rd century A.D.), both of whom referred to gems from Ethiopia named ‘hyacintos’, which is generally accepted in archaeology to be the ancient name of sapphire. The moon and stars have been, since the 4th century BC, symbols of the city of Byzantium and were also linked with Spartan military culture. -
Roman Lead Glazed Oil Lamp
4th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Tall circular body with squat nozzle and a lug handle to the rear, an inked collector's note '521' on the base; rare. 90 grams, 93 mm
From an important collection of lamps, Germany, 1970s.
