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LOT 0657
Roman Bronze Key Collection
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 - 2 5/8 in. (44 grams total, 19-68 mm).
Comprising two key rings and a key with a looped handle and barrel-type shank. [3]
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Roman Dark Amber Vessel with Trailing
Circa 1st century A.D.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £450
Of bulbous form, slender neck, decorated with polychrome swirling trails. 28 grams, 68 mm
Acquired early 1990s. Ex private American collection; thence by descent. Private collection since 1998. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Roman Bronze Artefact Group
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Including finger ring fragments, awl, dolphin buckle, dress-pin head and other items. 37.5 grams total, 16-54 mm
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, collector. From his private collection since the 1970s; thence by descent circa 2000. Ex private collection of a Bedfordshire gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Roman Black-Banded Carnelian Gryllos Gemstone
1st-2nd century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
Elliptical in plan with chamfered sides, intaglio gryllos motif with head of Silenus and a helmet-wearing male (Mars?). 0.54 grams, 12 mm
Acquired on the German art market, 1989-1995. with The Museum Gallery, 19 Bury Place, London, WC1, UK, 1998-2003. Property of a London based academic, 2003-present. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
