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LOT 0680
Roman Gemstone and Glass Intaglio Collection
CIRCA 2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1/4 - 1/2 in. (2.07 grams total, 6.63-12.90 mm).
Comprising: standing Fortuna with cornucopia; two running horses; winged Victory; '[.]ET VA' legend; stooping figure; profile bust with solar crown; each supplied with a museum-quality impression. [6, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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Roman Bronze Bow Brooch
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
With a convex bow and a returned foot forming the catchplate, a coiled spring pin. 4.73 grams, 51 mm
Acquired Town Hall Antiques, Market Place, Woburn, Bedfordshire, UK, on 21st January 2000. Property of a West Northamptonshire, UK, gentleman. Accompanied by the original Town Hall Antiques invoice. -
Roman Bronze Oil Lamp with Horse-Head Handle
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (+bp*)
Current Winning Bid: £550
Squat in profile with broad discus, rounded nozzle, thick basal ring; arched handle with trefoil reflector and horse-head finial, pierced at the mouth to accept reins (absent). 246 grams, 95 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. -
Roman Silver Bracelet with Animal Head Terminals
2nd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
With a round-section penannular body with linear decoration on the terminals, the finials formed as stylised animal heads with large eyes. 13.6 grams, 56 mm
Acquired London Coin Fair. From a Buckinghamshire private collection.
