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LOT 1019
Roman Bronze Ring with Glass Gem
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (6.92 grams, 24.70 mm overall, 20.35 x 16.77 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O 1/2, USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.61, Japan 15)).
With broad tapering shoulders, plaque inset with an ellipsoid intaglio profile bust. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent.
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LOT 1019
Roman Bronze Ring with Glass Gem
Estimate £50 - 70€58 - 81 (for guidance only)$68 - 95 (for guidance only)
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Roman to Migration Period Silver Pendant Group
1st-8th century A.D.Estimate: £60 - 80 (+bp*)
Bids: 2 | Current Bid: £20
Including a vineleaf with knop finial, recurved helmet-handle type and others. 7.78 grams total, 22-32 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
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Roman Bronze Mount with Phallus
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £40 - 60 (+bp*)
Bids: 1 | Current Bid: £5
With discoid base, angled stem and ridged finial. 26.9 grams, 37 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
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Roman Gilt Bronze Eagle On Globe Holding a Victory Wreath
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
Modelled in the round as a standing eagle with its wings spread and short tail; incised feather detailing to the body and wings, head with detailed eyes, victory wreath held in its hooked beak. 193 grams, 88 mm
Acquired on the UK art market, 1990s. Private collection, New York, USA. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13362-255446.
As an animal associated with Jupiter, king of the Olympian gods, the eagle was a pre-eminent symbol of imperial power, including military power. The laurel wreath was a symbol of victory and was included among the military gifts (dona militaria).
