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LOT 0661
Roman Bronze Lock and Mount Collection
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
5/8 - 3 1/8 in. (232 grams total, 16-80 mm).
Including voided key bits, discoid studs and other items; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series. [12, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
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Late Roman Bronze Ring Inscribed 'Jesus'
4th-5th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
With rectangular bezel, inscribed 'IHC / OYC' (Iesous = 'Jesus'); shank split. 3.74 grams, 22.53 mm overall, 17.86 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13)
From an old UK collection, 1980s. -
Roman Bronze Figure of Dionysus Child with Silver Inlays
1st century A.D.Estimate: £1,800 - 2,400 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £900
Modelled in the round, a male infant with arms and right leg extended, left leg bent and raised; head looking downwards, with applied silver scales imitating a wreath; sturdy mounting peg to the reverse. 70.1 grams, 61 mm
Acquired on the German art market, 2002. European private collection. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.12053-211904.
The model appears to form part of a figural group. -
Roman Bronze Genius Statuette
2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
Modelled standing, wearing a loosely draped himation hanging from the right shoulder, the folds gathered at the left forearm raised to support a patera; mounted on a custom-made stand. 118 grams total, 96 mm including stand
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
A genius was a local spirit or supernatural helper whose favour could be requested with a libation or small offering.
