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LOT 0798
Roman Bronze Millefiori Plate Brooch
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1 7/8 in. (10 grams, 48 mm).
With a lozenge-shaped body decorated with a ring-and-dot lug to each corner, suspension loops to each side of two of the lugs; tiered face embellished with small millefiori floral motifs on a royal blue background surrounding a lighter coloured central disc; pin lugs and partial pin to the reverse.
ProvenanceAcquired in Switzerland, 1995.
Private collection, Europe.
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Opening Bid: £40
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From the private collection of Mr K.A., acquired in the 1990s-early 2000s. -
Late Roman Gold Ring with Garnet Intaglio Depicting a Male Portrait
5th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,860
Slender hoop with granules flanking a cup bezel, inset garnet cloison with intaglio profile male bust; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 4.01 grams, 26.03 mm overall, 17.16 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13)
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 to present. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12390-226044. -
Roman Gold Amuletic Case
3rd-5th century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £80
Hollow-formed sheet gold sleeve with three ribbed suspension loop with applied granules, granule clusters to the lower edge, corrugated surface and applied filigree trails. 2.34 grams, 33 mm
Collected from 1970-1999. From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.
