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LOT 0797
Roman Gold Earring with Glass Cabochon
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (1.04 grams, 27.6 mm).
Comprising a triangular plaque with a teardrop-shaped cell set with a turquoise-coloured glass cabochon, granulated edge and three applied granule clusters, loop-and-hook closure. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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Roman Gemstone Collection
1st-2nd century A.D.Estimate: £350 - 450 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £189
Mixed group including a standing female, a perching bird and others; each supplied with a museum-quality impression. 2.66 grams total, 7-16 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
Two of the gemstones in this collection show cockerels. The motif of fighting or individual cockerels was very popular in the classical world, and individual cockerels (the animal often associated with gods, such as Mercury or Sol/Helios) were also often depicted in a standing position. Another gemstone appears to represent a nude figure of Dionysus/Bacchus draped in a long cloak, and another shows Helios with a radiate crown. -
Roman Silver Lunar Pendant
Circa 1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Crescentic body with applied granules and filigree, applied ribbed loop. 2.1 grams, 31 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Bronze Ring
3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Featuring a D-section hoop with wide, angled shoulders, a round bezel with a quiver(?) and an arrow. 6.34 grams, 27.81 mm overall, 14.31x18.22 mm internal diameter (approximate size British I 1/2, USA 4 1/2, Europe 8.07, Japan 7)
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
