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LOT 0761
Roman Gemstone Pair
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
3/8 in. (0.44 grams total, 8-9 mm).
Comprising: an oval orange carnelian intaglio with a bow and tall amphora; a red jasper intaglio with a sword and palm branch. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom an old private collection of Norfolk, UK, gentleman, formed since 1998.
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Roman Bronze Ring with Dolphin Gemstone
3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
With lateral carinations and inset glass intaglio of a dolphin breasting the waves; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 9.75 grams, 27.00 mm overall, 17.29 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13)
Private collection, England. -
Roman Sheet Gold Phalera Cover Fragment Group
4th-5th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Group of fragments of phalera covers with repoussé designs. 1.77 grams total, 10-37 mm
Acquired in the early 1990s. From the collection of an London antiquarian. -
Roman and Earlier Silver and Bronze Artefact Collection
1st millennium B.C.-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Comprising: amuletic pendant in the form of a fly with hatched wings; amuletic wishbone pendant; figure fragment; mount formed as the bust of Minerva with crested helmet; Bronze Age butterfly toggle. 34.5 grams total, 23-35 mm
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
