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LOT 0946
Roman Bronze Key Collection
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 - 1 7/8 in. (54 grams total, 20-47 mm).
Including triangular and round bits, and other types. [4]
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 Bronze Ring with Gryphon
3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Comprising a wide hoop with a rectangular bezel with an incuse quadruped running left with its jaws open. 7.24 grams, 21.42 mm overall, 15.75 mm internal diameter (approximate size British I 1/2, USA 4 1/2, Europe 8.07, Japan 7)
Acquired on the UK and EU art market before 2000. From the private collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
During the 3rd century A.D., a series of rings in silver and bronze bearing inscriptions or images asking for protection were realised with a square bezel having an engraved border around the central figure. -
Roman Bone Gaming Dice Pair
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £364
Cuboid type each with ring-and-dot markings disposed 1:6, 2:5, 3:4. 6.14 grams total, 12 mm each
Ex 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 Green Chalcedony Gemstone of Horse and Rider with a Snake
3rd century A.D.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £500
Plano-convex type with incuse image of a horseman on rearing steed, plunging a spear into a coiled serpent; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.43 grams, 10 mm
Private English collection, formed between the late 1970s and early 1990s. Private collection, London, UK.
