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LOT 1069
Roman Glass Knucklebones Gaming Pair
CIRCA 1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
5/8 - 3/4 in. (5.86 grams total, 17-20 mm).
Each a miniature astragalus with surface detailing. [2]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, 1970s, by descent.
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LOT 1069
Roman Glass Knucklebones Gaming Pair
Estimate £200 - 300€230 - 350 (for guidance only)$270 - 410 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£100 (EUR 116; USD 135) +BP*
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Roman Bone Gaming Die
Circa 1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
Light-brown cuboid dice with ring-and-dot markings disposed 1:6, 2:5, 3:4. 3.81 grams, 14 mm
From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, 1970s, by descent. -
Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with Scroll Border
North Africa, circa 4th century A.D.Estimate: £60 - 80 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
With stub nozzle and segmented loop handle, two filler holes to the discus, running guilloche to the shoulder. 102 grams, 10.4 cm
From the estate of a deceased UK private collector, thence by descent to his family. Ex Trevanions Auctioneers & Valuers, Shropshire, UK. -
Roman Bronze Chain and Rock Crystal Pendant Set
4th-6th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Comprising a hexagonal-section fusiform bead with a bronze wire mount and lateral dangles, a smaller facetted bead as a pendant. 8.12 grams, 49 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
