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LOT 0836
Roman Bronze Ring with 'VTER FELIX'
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (3.32 grams, 21.11 mm overall, 18.24 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)).
Ellipsoid bezel with incuse legend 'VTER / FELIX' for utere felix (use [this and be] lucky). [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 264, for type.
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Roman Bronze 'FELIX' Bow Brooch
1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
Aucissa-type bow brooch with hinged pin and broad catchplate, notched edges to the head, punched-point detailing and legend 'FELIX' to the bow. 19 grams, 76 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
'Felix' in Latin can mean 'happy' or 'fortunate'. -
Roman Orange Glass Bead Necklace String
1st-4th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £98
Composed of annular beads interspersed with larger oblate beads; restrung to a Y-shape. 13.3 grams, 36 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Roman Bronze Plate Brooch and Mount Group
1st-2nd century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Including La Tène scrolled forms and other types. 37 grams total, 30-47 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
