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LOT 0882
Roman Gemstone Collection
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
3/8 - 5/8 in. (2.16 grams total, 11-15 mm).
Including a rock crystal insert with intaglio hoplite and two other intaglio warriors, a later cameo with female bust. [4, No Reserve]
ProvenanceNorfolk family collection, 1940s-1960s; thence by descent.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Roman Bronze Public Water Fountain Spout
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
With an octagonal curving spout with raised collar and a round-section socket. 267 grams, 89 mm
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, collector. From his private collection since the 1970s; thence by descent circa 2000. Ex private collection of a Bedfordshire gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Late Roman Decorated Bronze Military Bracelet
4th-5th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
Thick penannular body with tapering finials, the upper faces divided into decorative panels with linear motifs. 24.1 grams, 65 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Roman Silver Crossbow Brooch
4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
With bulbous knops to the crossbar and applied conical knop to the base of the bow, keeled footplate. 21 grams, 59 mm
Ex important German collection of brooches, 1980s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
