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LOT 0606
Roman Gemstone in Gold Ring
2ND CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
1 in. (3.13 grams, 25.68 mm overall, 18.43 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13)).
A sardonyx intaglio of a bird pecking at a worm, set into a Georgian gold finger ring with openwork tendril detailing to the hoop, cupped bezel with rosette to the underside.
ProvenanceUK private collection.
with Bertolami Fine Art, London, 22 April 2022, lot 79.
English private collection.
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LOT 0606
Roman Gemstone in Gold Ring
Estimate £1,500 - 2,000€1,740 - 2,320 (for guidance only)$2,030 - 2,700 (for guidance only)
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Acquired on the London art market before 2000. Property of an Essex gentleman. -
Roman Plate Brooch Collection
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
A group of four bronze plate brooches: a horse walking left on a corded groundline, pin lug, pin and catchplate to reverse; a lioness in a stalking posture standing on a groundline, with incised face and mane detailing; pin lug to reverse; a hare bounding right with two recessed panels to the body also in the form of hares, pin lug, pin and catchplate to reverse; whorl brooch with central ring-and-dot ornament with four arms radiating outwards, each with a beast-head terminal, pin lug and catchplate to reverse. 41.3 grams total, 21-36 mm
Acquired before 2000. From the collection of a European gentleman living in the UK. -
Roman Gold Pendant with Pearl
Circa 5th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £176
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Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
