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LOT 0729
Roman Gold Drop Earrings
CIRCA 2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 - 1 1/4 in. (2.51 grams total, 29-32 mm).
Matched pair each with carnelian cabochon on the ring, garnet and pearl seed beads on the dangle. [2]
ProvenanceFrom a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s.
Accompanied by a previous catalogue identification card.
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LOT 0729
Roman Gold Drop Earrings
Estimate £400 - 600€460 - 700 (for guidance only)$540 - 810 (for guidance only)
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Roman Bronze Statuette Group
3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
Group of three votives comprising: standing female (Venus?) with right hand drawn up to the lips; bearded male (Hercules?) with one hand on his buttock; triangular mount with human mask, annulet detailing. 43.6 grams total, 30-43 mm
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. -
Roman and Later Bronze Artefact Collection
Mainly 1st-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
Including bust of Victory pendant, tanged arrowhead, rosette belt slider, finger rings and other items. 145 grams total, 17-99 mm
Ex Nigel Mills, London, UK. -
Roman Gold Ring
3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £702
With broad ellipsoid hoop and conical shoulders, squat disc bezel. 4.71 grams, 22.35 mm overall, 16.15 mm internal diameter (approximate size British F, USA 2 3/4, Europe 3.67, Japan 3)
Private collection of Mr S.A., Switzerland, 1990s, thence by descent.