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LOT 0678
Roman Bronze Ring with Bust Gem
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (3.73 grams, 21.63 mm overall, 16.97 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L 1/2, USA 6, Europe 11.87, Japan 11)).
Comprising a slender D-section hoop and a rub-over bezel set with orange glass intaglio with a janiform bust.
ProvenanceUK private collection before 2000.
London collection, acquired on the UK art market.
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LOT 0678
Roman Bronze Ring with Bust Gem
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£50 (EUR 58; USD 68) +BP*
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Roman Turquoise Glass and Other Bead Necklace String
1st-4th century A.D. and laterEstimate: £50 - 70 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Composed mainly of annular and oblate beads with a large pear-shaped bead as a central feature, restrung. 10 grams, 38 cm
Acquired in the 1990s. Ex London, UK, collection. -
Roman Bronze Crucifixion Nail
Circa 1st century A.D.Estimate: £30 - 40 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Comprising a rectangular-section body and a round, discoid finial. 29.5 grams, 14 cm
Acquired on UK art market. Property of a Middlesex gentleman. -
Roman Bronze Bow Brooch
3rd century A.D.Estimate: £40 - 60 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
P-shaped type with short crossbar, long bow with five integral loops to the median rib, rectangular foot; catch and hinged pin to reverse 8.7 grams, 48 mm
From the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent.
