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LOT 0657
Roman Gold and Garnet Pendant
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
5/8 in. (1.20 grams, 15 mm).
Gold teardrop pendant with inset cabochon garnet in stepped cell, loop above.
ProvenanceEx property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
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Roman Silver Ring with Plain Bezel
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
Comprising a thick hoop with angled shoulders, expanding towards a discoid bezel. 3.35 grams, 22.45 mm overall, 17.53 mm internal diameter (approximate size British I, USA 4 1/4, Europe 7.44, Japan 7)
From an English collection formed before 2000. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Large Roman 'Wingham Villa' Terracotta Hypocaust Brick
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
A massive parallelepiped block, square in section, grey-brown in colour. 2.79 kg, 19.5 x 20.2 cm
Found near Wingham, Kent, UK. From the collection of a late East Anglian teacher and antiquarian who retired to the Isle of Wight in Hampshire, UK. He amassed a large collection of objects between the 1960s-1980s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
In Kent, nearby Dover, there is the site of a Roman villa located in a field named The Vineyards. The site was excavated in 1881-82 during which time a hypocaust, tessellated pavement, bath house and a quern were found. The hypocaust was dated to two periods and a quern was found on a tessellated pavement. -
Roman Gemstone in Original Iron Ring
1st-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
Carnelian cabochon with intaglio ibex beside a palm tree; set in remains of ferrous finger ring. 9.75 grams, 32 mm
Acquired on the UK art market. Private collection, London. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
