Loading, please wait...

Roman Glass Flask Roman Glass Flask Roman Glass Flask
Use mousewheel to zoom in and out, click to enlarge
Details

LOT 0854

Roman Glass Flask

CIRCA 1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.

5 3/4 in. (39 grams, 14.5 cm).

Comprising a piriform body with dimple at the base, tubular neck and everted rolled rim.

Provenance

From a London, UK, collection of glass, 1970-2000s.

CONDITION
VETTING:

TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process


AUCTIONS:

TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.

LOT 0854

Roman Glass Flask

Sold for (Inc. bp): £130

Print page

RELATED LOTS
  • Roman Bronze Scallop Shell Door Key Pair
    Roman Bronze Scallop Shell 'Door Key' Pair
    2nd-3rd century A.D.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £455

    Each composed of shell-shaped body with a D-shaped lug to reverse, the lug with tapering spike to the centre. 343 grams total, 12.5 cm each



    Private collection, Rosenheim, Germany, 1960s.

    This pair could have been used as a double key or door lock, based on comparison with some keys from the territory of Gaul (Boucher, 1971, pp.200-201). They comprised a strong ring with polygonal-section stem and a rectangular point.

    Lot Details

  • Roman Red Ware Amphora-Shaped Vase
    Roman Red Ware Amphora-Shaped Vase
    Circa 3rd-4th century A.D.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £416

    With bulbous body and gently flared foot, deep shoulder, tall neck with everted rim to the mouth, two lateral loop handles with moulded herringbone detailing. 370 grams, 21.3 cm



    From the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent. Accompanied by the original collector's data sheet with reference no.A56, and original invoice dated 15 June 1989.

    Lot Details

  • Roman Bronze Boars Hoof Casket or Lamp Leg
    Roman Bronze Boar's Hoof Casket or Lamp Leg
    Circa 1st century A.D.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £143

    The cloven hoof with both main toes and dewclaws, with detailing beneath the toes, incised fur detailing. 50 grams, 52 mm



    Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.

    Lot Details

Stay up-to-date with the latest from TimeLine Auctions by joining our mailing list