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LOT 0843
Roman Bronze Ring with Nicolo Mercury Gemstone
CIRCA 3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (8.18 grams, 25.28 mm overall, 17.53 x 14.71 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J, USA 4 3/4, Europe 8.69, Japan 8)).
Carinated hoop with stepped shoulders, ellipsoid cell with inset nicolo intaglio of Mercury standing. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent.
Accompanied by the original collector's data sheet(s) with reference no.A104.
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LOT 0843
Roman Bronze Ring with Nicolo Mercury Gemstone
Estimate £150 - 200€170 - 230 (for guidance only)$200 - 270 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Opening Bid: £5
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Roman Glass Candlestick Vial
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Opening Bid: £50
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Circa 4th-6th century A.D.Estimate: £180 - 240 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £90
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