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LOT 0782
Roman Gemstone and Glass Intaglio Collection
CIRCA 2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1/4 - 5/8 in. (2.23 grams total, 7.48-15.98 mm).
Comprising: two with standing figures; profile bust; trefoil; fish; Fortuna; 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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LOT 0782
Roman Gemstone and Glass Intaglio Collection
Sold for (Inc. bp): £221
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Roman to Medieval Bronze Ring Collection
1st-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
Comprising ten rings with various motifs, including a clasped hands ring and one with a cross motif. 42.1 grams total, 16.5-25.2 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
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Roman Gold Ring with Engraved Agate Gemstone
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
Hollow-formed with inset banded agate cloison, intaglio vine-leaf motif. 3.26 grams, 23.66 mm overall, 18.15 x 14.73 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J 1/2, USA 5, Europe 9.32, Japan 9)
Private collection, acquired on the German art market in 1993; thence by descent. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13184-249301.
These rings were characterised by an oval opening with a flat rim for a banded agate gem, which tapered towards the top. Both ring and gem are of the same date, 1st century B.C.-1st century A.D. -
Large Roman Double-Handled Glass Amphora with Flared Mouth
1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
Globular body with rolled rim and trumpet-shaped neck, two applied handles and a pontil base. 127 grams, 14.4 cm
From a specialist collection of glass, acquired from dealerships during the 1990s.
