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LOT 0607
Roman Garnet Gemstone with Fly
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
3/8 in. (0.56 grams, 9 mm).
Dark purplish-red round cabochon with a fly or another flying insect, striated body and four pairs of legs. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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LOT 0607
Roman Garnet Gemstone with Fly
Estimate £200 - 300€230 - 350 (for guidance only)$270 - 410 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Roman Chalcedony Gemstone with Bacchus
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Biconvex type with incuse design on the underside of nude Bacchus holding a bunch of grapes and a staff; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.64 grams, 12 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Bronze Horse-Head Whorl Plate Brooch
3rd-4th century A.D.Estimate: £60 - 80 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
With horse-head decoration to each arm, each head with punched ring-and-dot eye; a catchplate and hinged pin to verso. 14.2 grams, 41 mm
From the private coin collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the mid 1980s. -
Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with Bobbles
Circa 3rd century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Rounded body with a pierced lug handle, the central filler hole surrounded by four rows of raised bosses. 86 grams, 98 mm
Ex important German collection, 1960-1990.
