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LOT 1029
Roman Bronze Ring with Quadruped
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (4.42 grams, 21.63 mm overall, 16.34 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M 1/2, USA6 1/4, Europe 13.09, Japan 12)).
Wide hoop and an oval bezel with a standing quadruped, possibly an ibex. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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Late Roman Bronze Lamp and Stand
Circa 5th-6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £585
Comprising a slipper-shaped lamp with broad flange rim to the shoulder and rear with hooked spurs; scooped recessed nozzle; handle to rear formed as a vertical bar with lateral coils converging at the apex (one partly absent) and finger-loop below; two small hinge lugs to the rear of the flange to attach a hinged cover (absent); base with socket and portion of peg; separate conical stand with carination and collar to top. 543 grams total, 8.6-15.4 cm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Gemstone with Minerva
2nd century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £70
Plano-convex in section with incuse image of Minerva standing with one hand extended, holding her spear and shield. 1.18 grams, 17 mm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016.
In Rome, the Athena Promachos type occurs on imperial silver medallions of Domitian (struck in 92 AD), since Minerva was his personal protector. On gems, it became very common from the end of the 1st century BC onwards, even on the magical gemstones. -
Roman Red Ware Platter Fragment with Lion's Head
Circa 3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
A thick rim fragment with a high-relief lion face with an open mouth. 61 grams, 79.4 mm
From 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 with reference no.A48.
