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LOT 0630
Roman Fresco Painted Wall Plaster Collection
1ST CENTURY A.D.
2 1/2 - 4 in. (672 grams total, 6.5-10.3 cm).
Comprising five pieces in red, blue and orange with tendrils and linear decoration painted in contrasting colours. [5, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired in the 19th century.
Ex Jeger collection, Switzerland.
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Roman 'British' Decorated Bronze Crossbow Brooch
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With onion-knop terminals, carinated bow with a band of diagonal line decoration; the footplate with ring-and-dot decoration to each end, flanking a central linear decoration; pin and catch-plate to reverse. 55 grams, 89 mm
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Roman Carnelian Composite Goddess Gemstone
Circa 2nd century A.D.Estimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
With a goddess with the attributes of Victory, Fortuna, Ceres and Iustitia standing wearing a crested helmet and holding a spear; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 1.11 grams, 17 mm
From the collection of a Swiss gentleman formed in Europe from 1970-1980s; thence by descent from the family in London. -
Roman Limestone Gaming Counter Group
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Twenty discoid limestone counters each with an incuse cinquefoil to both faces. 36 grams total, 13-19 mm
Private collection formed in the 1990s. Acquired from a central London gallery. Property of an Essex gentleman.
