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LOT 0692
Roman Coin and Limited Edition Framed Print
3RD CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
19 1/8 x 14 3/8 in. (1.3 kg total, 48.5 x 36.5 cm).
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. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceUK 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.
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Roman Bronze Ring with Birds and Dolphin Gemstone
Circa 1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £546
With shoulders tapering towards the plaque and two lateral knops, inset carnelian intaglio of a fluted vase with two birds perching on the rim, supported on the tail of dolphin; a marriage. 7.40 grams, 26.18 mm overall, 18.95 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18)
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Roman Translucent Glass Bottle
1st-2nd century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Having piriform-globular body and everted rim, tubular neck and flat base with small kick. 20 grams, 11.5 cm high
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
The bottle seems to belong to the type 13 of the De Tommaso classification, but with a more piriform body. By the 1st century A.D., the technique of glass-blowing revolutionised the art of glass-making and allowed for the production of small medicine, incense, and perfume containers in new forms. Glass unguentaria, bottles and vessels of various shapes were manufactured with blow-pipes, free-blown, or mould-blown, and were prevalent throughout the all the provinces of the huge empire.
