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LOT 0178
Roman Crystal Gemstone with Galley
CIRCA 1ST CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D.
5/8 in. (0.94 grams, 14 mm).
With intaglio ship under sail with banks of oars; supplied with a museum-quality impression.
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a Swiss gentleman formed in Europe from 1970-1980s; thence by descent from the family in London.
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LOT 0178
Roman Crystal Gemstone with Galley
Estimate £500 - 700€580 - 810 (for guidance only)$680 - 950 (for guidance only)
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Roman Gold Ring with Carnelian Cameo of Eros
Early 3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,170
Composed of a convex hoop with expanding angled shoulders, oval bezel set with carnelian cameo gemstone carved with the head and face of Eros with pinched features and centrally-parted hair; a marriage. 7.09 grams, 21.79 mm overall, 17.87 mm internal diameter (approximate size British H 1/2, USA 4, Europe 6.81, Japan 6)
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.
This ring belongs to the typology of gold rings with gem (Type II, Variant I) of Ruseva-Slokoska classification. -
British Roman Military Bronze Trumpet-Whorl Plate Brooch
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
With openwork sub-triangular body made up of three curved trumpets motifs; to the reverse the double pin lug supporting the hinged copper alloy pin, and, at the opposite end is a flat longitudinal catch plate. 7.19 grams, 35 mm
Found whilst searching with a metal detector near Conistone with Kilnsey, North Yorkshire, UK, early 2022. This is a find of note and has been designated to be of Regional importance. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.SWYOR-A187CC. -
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Eastern Roman Gemstone with Ibex
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
Lapis lazuli gemstone with intaglio pair of standing ibexes. 1.08 grams, 16.24 mm
Found Southern England. Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s. From an East Anglian private collection.
