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LOT 0668
Roman Fragmentary Glass Vessel Group
MAINLY 1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
5/8 - 1 in. (320 grams total, 1.7-27.5 cm high).
A mixed group of glass vessel fragments: two pale green bottles with domed bodies and long tubular necks, iridescent surfaces; a rolled vessel foot; a clear glass molar flask (circa 8th-10th century A.D.), and a brown glass vessel with white decorative trails. [11]
ProvenanceAcquired early 1990s.
Ex private American collection; thence by descent.
Private collection since 1998.
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Roman Steelyard and Other Weight Group
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
A group of various weights comprising three biconical steelyard weights each with the remains of the iron loop, a barrel-shaped weight with five dots to one end, and a tabular-shaped weight with three large stamped dimples to one fate surface. 478 grams total, 24-34 mm
Found Rodings, Essex, UK. Acquired on the UK antiques market between 1974-1985. Albert Ward collection, Essex, UK. -
Roman Marble Statue Fragment with Feet
1st-2nd century A.D.Estimate: £2,500 - 3,500 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,250
A marble statue fragment presenting the hem of a pleated robe, the sandaled feet of the figure emerging from beneath, with semi-naturalistic anatomical detailing, resting on a plain base. 7.1 kg, 24 cm
Acquired early 1990s. Ex private American collection; thence by descent. Private collection since 1998. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11624-198973. -
Roman Bone Spoon
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
A bone spoon with a shallow piriform bowl and tapering round-section stem, two concentric V-shaped channels to the bowl reverse; tip of stem lost in antiquity. 5.96 grams, 10.6 cm
Acquired 1969-1999. London collection of the late Mr S.M., thence by descent.
