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LOT 0682
Roman Glass Unguentarium
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
4 3/4 in. (24.6 grams, 12 cm).
With plano-convex body (damaged) and dimple base, tall slender neck, folded rim; iridescent surface. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
Cf. Whitehouse, D., Roman Glass in the Corning Museum of Glass, vol.1, New York, 1997, item 259.
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Roman Iron Stylus Pair
Circa 1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
Each with one pointed and one chiselled finial. 17.4 grams total, 14.5 - 14.8 cm
Found City of London, UK. Acquired from mudlark Steve Brooker in the early 2000s. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985. -
Roman Glass Stepped Unguentarium
1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Tall thin neck with everted rim and double bulb base with flat bottom. 27.4 grams, 12 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Roman Gold Ring with Imperial Eagle Holding Victory Wreath
4th-5th century A.D.Estimate: £1,500 - 2,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £750
Comprising a broad hoop with applied ropework bands to the exterior, cup bezel with cell and inset carnelian intaglio of an eagle holding a wreath in its beak; Eastern Empire. 7.90 grams, 33.15 mm overall, 17.50 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)
Ex European private collection, 1990s. Property of an Essex gentleman.
