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LOT 0176
Roman Carnelian Cameo with Young Cupid
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (6.11 grams, 31 mm).
Lenticular-section disc with central recess to reverse; obverse with integral facing mask of Cupid modelled in the half-round; repaired. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired from a London gallery, 1970s.
From the collection of an London antiquarian.
Cf. similar in green glass in the collection of the British Museum under accession no.1814,0704.1797.
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Roman Coin and Limited Edition Framed Print
3rd century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £26
The coin 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 23/1150. 1.3 kg total, 48.5 x 36.5 cm
UK gallery, early 2000s. Accompanied by an old certificate of authenticity.
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. -
Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with Bust of Ceres
Circa 1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
Central motif of a bust of a goddess with modius (Ceres?); filling-hole in lower left field, voluted angular-tipped nozzle, base slightly raised. 41.3 grams, 80 mm
From the collection of a High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, UK, gentleman, circa 2000.
The lamp belongs to the type Loeschcke Type I C. This kind of lamp belongs to the early Flavian phase of workshop production. The discus decorations are related to amphitheatre and circus, to mythology, animals, everyday life, and symplegma. -
British Roman Military Bronze Plate Brooch with Scallop Shells and Trumpets
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
The face moulded with a central motif of three trumpet heads all meeting at a triangular central point, in-between each outer trumpet motif is a scallop-shell like element; the reverse carry's a single rectangular lug for the spring and pin, and a single transverse rectangular tab to act as a catchplate, but appears to be unfinished. 10.8 grams, 35 mm
Found whilst searching with a metal detector near Kettlewell with Starbotton, North Yorkshire, UK, early 2022. The evidence of the manufacturing process makes this find a 'Find of Note', and has been designated by the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme to be of Regional importance. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.SWYOR-A1B317.
Mackreth notes that this brooch is uncommon in Britain. This brooch directly parallels LIN-B8C6EB and no.11664 (Mackreth 2011, p.172-173, Type 7c, no.11664, p.115).
