Loading, please wait...
LOT 0928
Roman Bronze Oil Lamp Lid
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
2 7/8 in. (61 grams, 72 mm).
A domed lid with a loop to the edge; the upper face with intricate hair design showing voluminous, carefully rendered curls.
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
CONDITIONTimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
-
Roman Bronze Artefact Collection
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Including a miniature T-shaped brooch, nail-cleaner, enamelled military belt mount and other items; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series. 95 grams total, 20-77 mm
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. -
Roman Bronze Key Ring Group
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Group of two rings each with angled ward and bits to the forward edge. 22.94 grams total, 31-34 mm
Acquired on the London art market in the late 1980s-1990s. From the family collection of an East London, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Green Glass Bead Necklace String
1st-4th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £59
Restrung group of mainly annular and seed beads with tabular dangle centrepiece. 13.75 grams, 32.5 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.