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LOT 0843
Roman Bronze Military Ring with Nicolo Mercury Gemstone
CIRCA 3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (8.18 grams, 25.28 mm overall, 17.53 x 14.71 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J, USA 4 3/4, Europe 8.69, Japan 8)).
Carinated hoop with stepped shoulders, ellipsoid cell with inset nicolo intaglio of Mercury standing. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent.
Accompanied by the original collector's data sheet(s) with reference no.A104.
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LOT 0843
Roman Bronze Military Ring with Nicolo Mercury Gemstone
Estimate £150 - 200€170 - 230 (for guidance only)$200 - 270 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Eastern Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Stag
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £60 - 80 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Discoid in plan with incuse stag motif, head erect and legs folded beneath the body. 0.41 grams, 10 mm
Property of a European gentleman, acquired from the estate of a London collector (formed before 2000). -
Roman Bronze Artefact Collection
1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £40 - 60 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Including a penannular brooch with pin, finger ring with cloison insert, vesica-shaped stud, and other items. 14.47 grams total, 18-30 mm
From the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent. Accompanied by the original collector's data sheet(s) with reference no.A43, A44, A51, A54 & A55. -
Roman Fresco Wall Plaster Collection
1st century A.D.Estimate: £50 - 70 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Fragments of wall plaster with rendered surface painted with mainly Pompeii red, pale blue and white detailing; some with impression of timber laths to the reverse. 499 grams total, 69-85 mm
Acquired in the 19th century. Ex Jeger collection, Switzerland. UK gallery, early 2000s.
These small fragments, for analogies with the fragments of Pompeii, seem to belong to the second style of Roman painting, red panels representing highlight and shadow, decorated with vegetal interlaces. Some panels were probably framed by a red grenade fillet. A fragment shows alternate blue and red colour over a cream background, maybe pertinent to a socle.
