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LOT 0873
Roman Enamelled Bronze Umbonate Brooch
2ND CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (7.9 grams, 33 mm).
Domed body decorated with two concentric circles of narrow, inward-pointing triangles with traces of blue enamel, small bosses and a loop to the outer rim; pin-lugs and a pin on the reverse, and an inked collector's number 'L1986.3 109'. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private coin collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the mid 1980s.
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LOT 0873
Roman Enamelled Bronze Umbonate Brooch
Estimate £50 - 70€58 - 81 (for guidance only)$68 - 95 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Roman Iridescent Green Glass Double Balsamarium
Circa 4th century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Twin-handled, rounded bottom with trailing around body. 46.5 grams, 12.6 cm
Acquired from Shirley Warren Antique Glass, Surrey, UK, in 1993 with reference no.SW. From the collection of a Bedfordshire, UK, lady. Accompanied by an original Shirley Warren invoice no.2347 dated 27 March 1993 (£180.00). -
Roman to Medieval Bronze Ring Group
1st-16th century A.D.Estimate: £60 - 80 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Comprising: a large ring with a lentoid bezel bearing four ring-and-dot motifs; a slender ring with a rectangular bezel with five ring-and-dot motifs; a ring with a rectangular bezel with traces of niello; a ring with angled shoulders and a circular bezel with a Greek inscription; a slender ring with a circular ring set with a round cabochon; a flat-section ring with grooved circumferential lines; a ring with angled shoulders; a ring with keeled hoop and a lentoid bezel; a ring with keeled hoop and lentoid bezel with linear motifs. 30.3 grams total, 15-25 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Footed Glass Vessel
3rd century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £200
Bulbous body with a flaring foot and a tall funicular neck. 59.6 grams, 16.7 cm
From an important London, UK, collection 1980-2020.
This bottle originates from an Eastern workshop; however, the high quality of the glass and the grinding away of the pontil mark suggest a date in the early 3rd century AD.
