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LOT 0130
Roman Glass Thimble
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (6.47 grams, 23 mm).
Narrow tubular type with domed end and impressed dimples.
ProvenanceFrom an important collection of a London gentleman, UK, 1990s.
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Roman Gold Earrings with Shield
3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,040
A matched pair, each a braided hoop with an applied shield-shaped disc, collar with a cluster of hollow spherical grapes with granule clusters below. 6.57 grams total, 42-44 mm
Acquired in 1992. Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s. -
Roman Bronze Key Ring
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Comprising a narrow hoop, rectangular bezel with dentilled outer edge, keyhole-shaped void. 6.36 grams, 21.44 mm overall, 19.9x17.4 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16)
Found Gloucestershire, UK. Acquired from the early 1980s. From the private collection of a late Gloucestershire, UK, gentleman; thence by descent. -
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.
