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LOT 0872
Roman Glass Finger Ring Collection
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
5/8 - 3/4 in. (4.95 grams total, 16-21 mm).
Including twisted-trail, facetted and other types. [4, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of the late Mr S.M., 1969-1999.
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Roman Vessel with Actor's Mask Handle
Early 3rd century A.D.Estimate: £2,500 - 3,500 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,250
A squat jar in lead-rich copper-alloy with concentric rings to the base, bulbous body, trefoil mouth with egg-and-dart detailing, strap handle with vine-leaf detailing, actor's mask at the lower end and a lion's head with open mouth at the other. 695 grams, 13.2 cm
Acquired on the Swiss art market, 2001. Private European collection. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D'Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12586-232162. -
Roman to Medieval Bronze Ring Group
1st-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
Comprising twelve rings of different sizes and types, some with incuse motifs on the bezel. 56.2 grams total, 20-32 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Late Roman Bronze Tweezers
4th-6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Formed as two narrow D-section arms with transverse ribbing and impressed point ornament. 4.35 grams, 59 mm
From a private Tyneside collection, formed since the early 2000s.
