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LOT 0724
Roman Garnet Gemstone with Youthful Portrait
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1/4 in. (0.43 grams, 8 mm).
Plano-convex type with incuse design of a profile portrait bust of a youthful male; supplied with a museum-quality impression. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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LOT 0724
Roman Garnet Gemstone with Youthful Portrait
Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
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Roman Tinned Bronze S-Shaped Horse Head Brooch
Circa 3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Plate brooch formed as two stylised horse heads with ring-and-dot detailing, pin and catch on the reverse. 7.23 grams, 36 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Iridescent Glass Cup with Trail
Circa 1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
Drum-shaped body on a low basal ring and everted rim, bands to the outer face; iridescent surface. 33.8 grams, 71 mm
From a London, UK, collection of glass, 1970-2000s. -
Roman Silver-Gilt Ring with Gemstone
2nd-3rd century A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £182
With a ribbed hoop, rectangular bezel with central cell and beaded wire collar, inset with later garnet cloison. 15.33 grams, 27.34 mm overall, 20.41 x 16.53 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13)
From the collection of a European gentleman living in South London; acquired 1970-1980. Private collection, Suffolk, UK.
