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LOT 0616
Roman Bronze Ring with Dolphin
CIRCA 2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (2.57 grams, 23.54 mm overall, 20.94 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T, USA 9 1/2, Europe 21.26, Japan 20)).
With a large hoop supporting a lozenge-shaped bezel with a stylised dolphin facing right.
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, UK, gentleman, circa 2000.
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Roman Glass Amphoriskos
1st century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £200
Comprising a Sidonian mould-blown glass vessel with ovoid body, cylindrical neck, everted rim and twin applied handles; decorated with a medial band of swirl motifs between fluting; iridescent surfaces; rim chipped. 17.6 grams, 73 mm
French collection, 1990s-early 2000s. Acquired at a Paris auction. From an important Paris gallery, France. Ex private Parisian collection. -
Roman Gold Ring with Garnet
3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £416
Comprising a slender hoop with discoid bezel and central cell surrounded by a beaded wire collar, inset garnet cabochon 1.56 grams, 17.01 mm overall, 13.30 x 15.50 mm internal diameter (approximate size British G, USA 3 1/4, Europe 4.92, Japan 4)
From a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s. -
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Roman Celestial Intaglio Gemstone
Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £520
With crescent moon among three starbursts; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.96 grams, 14 mm
From the collection of a Swiss gentleman formed in Europe from 1970-1980s; thence by descent from the family in London.
