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LOT 0881
Roman Brooch Collection
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1 1/2 in. (29.6 grams total, 35-37 mm).
Comprising an openwork plate brooch of solar-wheel type; rosette plate brooch with central stud, enamelled cells; lozenge plate brooch with enamelled cells. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceUK art market, acquired prior to 1980.
Property of a Scottish collector, acquired in 2013.
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Roman Bronze Mercury Statuette Head
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
With winged petasos traveller's headgear and low-relief facial detailing. 13.3 grams, 20 mm
Property of a Gloucestershire, UK, collector. Property of an East Sussex, UK, gentleman. -
Late Roman Gold Ring with Facing Birds
Circa 5th-7th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,470
With a heavy round-section hoop thickened at the base, lentoid bezel with ropework border and two opposing cockerels. 14.42 grams, 24.86 mm overall, 17.53 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16)
Believed to have been acquired at Christie's. Property of a North American gallery. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.12109-214332. -
Roman Silver Key Ring with Dolphins
3rd-4th century A.D.Estimate: £600 - 800 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £300
The hoop formed with dolphin-head shoulders supporting an openwork tiered bezel with four outward-facing dolphins on a disc, their tails joining to form a tube with inset garnet cloison; possibly originally a key-ring with the tune forming a mandrel. 7.13 grams, 31.06 mm overall, 19.89 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13)
Ex Cotswold collection, UK, 1990s. Accompanied by a copy of a statement of opinion from Striptwist Ltd, a London-based company run by precious metal specialist Dr Jack Ogden, reference number 221202.
