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LOT 0096
Roman Carnelian Gemstone Collection with Jupiter Effigies
1ST CENTURY B.C.
3/8 - 1/2 in. (1.08 grams total, 9-14 mm).
Comprising three oval intaglios, one with a domed base and each featuring a profile bust, one wearing a modius and one wearing a laurel wreath; supplied with museum-quality impressions. [3]
ProvenanceUK private collection, acquired on the English market in the 2000s.
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LOT 0096
Roman Carnelian Gemstone Collection with Jupiter Effigies
Sold for (Inc. bp): £572
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Roman Polychrome Glass Bead Necklace
3rd-4th century A.D.Estimate: £350 - 450 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £158
Designer necklace composed of cylindrical glass beads with dragged trails, alternating with later spherical beads, hook-and-loop closure, restrung. 66 grams, 58 cm
London, UK gallery, 1971-early 2000s. Private collection, London, UK. -
Roman Enamelled Bronze Fantail Bow Brooch
1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
Comprising a T-shaped headplate with ring above, deep bow with incuse ring-and-dot motif to the centre and four surrounding pellets, transverse ribbing developing to a trapezoidal foot with incuse lattice motif; traces of enamel fill to the bow and foot; catchplate to reverse. 7.86 grams, 49 mm
From the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent. Accompanied by the original collector's data sheet(s) with reference no.A75. -
Romano-British 'Colchester' Decorated Terracotta Vase
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
Black burnished ware jar with narrow foot, bulbous body with broad shoulder and flared rim to the mouth; circumferential band of rouetting to the shoulder; Type BB2; repaired. 530 grams, 15.5 cm
Discovered during renovations of Williams and Griffin, Colchester, Essex, UK, circa 1980s.