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LOT 0941
Roman Glass Candlestick Vial
1ST-3RD CENTURY A.D.
5 1/2 in. (24 grams, 14 cm).
With a low conical body and slightly convex wall, dimple base; tall cylindrical neck flaring to a thick everted rim.
ProvenanceAcquired in the 1990s from London dealerships and auction houses.
From the Lonson collection.
Cf. for a similar example Filarska, B., Szkla Starozytne (Ancient Glass), vol.II, Warszawa, 1972, II, cat.219, pl.XLIV,2.
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Roman Imperial Silver Ring with Carnelian Gemstone with Gryllos
2nd century A.D.Estimate: £700 - 900 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £333
Comprising a D-section hoop expanding at the shoulders, set with an intaglio with a composite animal figure (gryllos) advancing on a baseline, wearing a bridled horse protome with a twig in its mouth, a silen's mask on the breast, the tail formed as a ram's head with a twig in its mouth, and the legs of a cockerel. 8.83 grams, 22.17 mm overall, 16.02 x 13.65 mm internal diameter (approximate size British H 1/2, USA 4, Europe 6.81, Japan 6)
UK private collection, acquired on the English market in the 2000s. -
Roman Glass and Stone Gem Collection
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Comprising: two banded agate gems, one in glass imitating banded agate, two glass carbuncles, and others. 12 grams total, 7-28 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Enamelled Bronze Umbonate Brooch Group
Circa 2nd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Including one with pin to reverse, one with enamel fill to cells and other types. 27.3 grams total, 29-40 mm
From the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent. Accompanied by two original collector's data sheet(s) with reference no.A52 & A62.
