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LOT 1019
Roman Bronze Serpent Plate Brooch
2ND CENTURY A.D.
1 7/8 in. (7.89 grams, 47 mm).
Comprising a bulb and palmette, serpent-head finial; spring, pin and catch to the reverse. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx DRG Coins and Antiquities, Bishops Stortford, Essex, UK.
From the private collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the early 2000s.
Accompanied by a handwritten dealer's ticket.
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Carved in the round model of a recumbent canine with head resting on the forelegs; leaf-shaped ears, and deep-set eyes. 14.2 grams, 40 mm
Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s. Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12588-232168.
The small rock crystal sculpture is modelled on similar figures representing sleeping hunting dogs. The subject occurs in cameos, plastic vases, as well as in lamps. These images have symbolic value, implying something of the fidelity of the dogs they depict, as well as their bravery and dependability as guardians. -
Roman Silver Ring with Mercury Gemstone
3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
A D-section silver hoop with flared shoulders, flat scaphoid plaque with openwork scrolls to the edges, scroll detailing to the plaque, inset glass bezel with intaglio image of Mercury in petasos standing with caduceus and marsupium(?) in his right hand. 20.69 grams, 33.42 mm overall, 21.22 x 15.43 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L 1/2, USA 6, Europe 11.87, Japan 11)
Ex property of a London gentleman; acquired in the 1980s. -
Roman Gold Ring with Elliptical Garnet
1st-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £3,000 - 4,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,400
Comprising a substantial keeled hoop and raised bezel set with a garnet, the garnet with a central lozenge flanked by two transverse lines. 8.36 grams, 25.87 mm overall, 19.48 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16)
Private English collection. Private collection, UK. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12955-245984.
