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LOT 0715
Roman Carnelian Gemstone Collection
2ND-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1/4 - 3/8 in. (1.2 grams total, 8-10 mm).
Two with intaglio standing figure, one with a dolphin and one with a scarab. [4, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the Altstetton collection, Switzerland, 1969.
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Roman Silver Military Ring with Inscription
Circa 2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,950
With facetted hoop and rectangular plaque, legend 'DME / RGVR' (D(eo) ME/RCVRI(o) (RI in ligature): ‘To the god Mercury), in rustic capitals. 10.59 grams, 25.88 mm overall, 21.00 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q 1/2, USA 8 1/4, Europe 18.12, Japan 17)
Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s. From an East Anglian private collection.
The inscription is to be segmented 'D MERGVR for D[EO] MERGVR[IO]' meaning '(dedicated) to the god Mercury'. A common formula for Roman inscriptions in Britain. -
Roman Bronze Ring with FELIX and Gammadion
4th-5th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
Tiered disc bezel with central gammadion within a ring, surrounded by '+F+E+L+I+X' legend (in Latin, 'happy' or 'fortunate'). 8.11 grams, 24.40 mm overall, 18.18 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
The ring was probably a gift to wish happiness and good luck, the inscription being a short form of 'utere felix'. -
Roman Bronze Plate Brooch
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
Openwork body composed of four pelta-shaped motifs separated by floral motifs, radiating from a central recessed disc; catch and pin-lugs to the reverse. 6.63 grams, 33 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
