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LOT 0820
Roman Gold Earring Pair
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
3/8 - 1/2 in. (1.70 grams total, 15-17mm).
Each a slender wire hoop with a spiral knot and the ends wound round the shank. [2]
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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Roman Enamelled Bronze Openwork 'Camp Gate' Plate Brooch
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £325
Tongue-shaped openwork plate with knob finial and yellow enamel; pin, pin-lugs and catchplate to the reverse. 21.2 grams, 44 mm
Ex property of an Essex, UK, gentleman collector. From the private collection of a Colchester, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Chrome Chalcedony Intaglios in Double Bezel Gold Ring
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,340
One intaglio carved with the image of an elderly man seated before a column, the other with the figure of the sun god Sol; set into a later gold ring; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 7.59 grams, 23.27 mm overall, 19.02 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)
Private collection, Europe. Acquired on the English art market. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13131-248400.
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Roman Gold Ring with Carnelian Mercury Gemstone
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
Intaglio bust of Mercury turned to the left, with a petasos on his head and a caduceus on his shoulder; natural black inclusions in the red stone; mirror-finish polishing; gold mounting/setting with flattened and jutting hoop; mounted in an ancient gold ring; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 9.17 grams, 25.33 mm overall, 17.63 x 14.43 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J 1/2, USA 5, Europe 9.32, Japan 9)
Acquired on the UK art market. Private collection, England. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13169-249498.
