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LOT 1021
Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Tripod and Sceptres of Bacchus and Mercury
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
3/8 in. (0.28 grams, 9 mm).
Intaglio design of fasces, caduceus and other items. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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LOT 1021
Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Tripod and Sceptres of Bacchus and Mercury
Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
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Roman Gold Child's Ring with Garnet Pitcher Gemstone
1st century A.D.Estimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Current Winning Bid: £310
Solid ring inset with an intaglio of a guttus (pitcher) with socle foot and handle; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.87 grams, 9.77 mm overall, 7.20 mm internal diameter
Private English collection, formed between the late 1970s and early 1990s. Private collection, UK. -
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Three Roman Gemstones in a Gold Ring
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £4,680
Featuring three intaglios: on the left, a carnelian intaglio of Minerva holding a winged figure of Victory in her hand, shield and spear on the field; at the centre, a green plasma intaglio of Omphale with club and lionskin; at the far right, a carnelian intaglio of a cupid stirring a bucket with a stick, a rare motif; set in a later Georgian-style gold ring. 8.92 grams, 25.35 mm overall, 19.62 x 17.86 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O 1/2, USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.61, Japan 15)
Acquired on the European art market. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13364-257949.
Gems decorated with depictions of main deities of the Roman pantheon include gems with portraits of Jupiter or Jupiter Nikephoros, goddess Athena-Minerva or Minerva Romae, patron of Rome, Mars as Mars Ultor or Victor Tropaeophoros, and Victoria, goddess of victory. -
Roman Bronze Crossbow Brooch
4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
With three onion-shaped knops to the crossbar, deep bow, trapezoidal foot with notched edges and longitudinal line; integral catch; hinged pin to reverse. 39 grams, 69 mm
From the private coin collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the mid 1980s.
