Roman Bronze Square Bell

With flat base and central boss, flared rim, incised rings to the inner face. 142 grams, 83 mm



Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.

The function of Roman vessels is not always precise, as well as the separation between culinary forms and forms for domestic use, those of the kitchen and those of the table. Many bronzes belonged to table service (like perhaps this splendidly preserved example), others to objects of usual worship (patera) or washing, while basins, plates and crockery found their place above all in the kitchen.

The barbarous radiate coin of emperor Victorinus (c.268-c.271 A.D.) mounted on 22 carat gold foil, framed with an art print signed by the artist David McAllister, depicting scenes of Roman military activity; limited edition number 224/1150. 1.25 kg, 49.5 x 37.5 cm



UK gallery, early 2000s.

David McAllister's exciting design is a 'one of a kind' work that portrays the might and riches of the Roman civilisation. This limited edition print is a celebration of the award winning artist's lifetime dedication to historical paintings of the ancient world. To enhance appreciation of this rare and historic work, each individual print is signed and numbered by the artist.

Iron shank with perpendicular wards, square-section bronze handle with incised geometric ornament, lion-head finial with open mouth to accept a suspension ring. 125 grams, 86 mm



Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.