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LOT 0216
Roman Gold Earrings with Bosses
CIRCA 1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
1 3/8 in. (6.58 grams total, 34 mm each).
Matched pair of gold earrings, each adomed shield with substantial hoop to the reverse, hook-and-eye closure, applied filigree ram's head scrolls above a cluster of hollow balls with vertical granule clusters. [2]
ProvenanceFrom a collection of a London lady, acquired annually during 1990s-2000s.
LiteratureCf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, items 38, 60a, for type.
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LOT 0216
Roman Gold Earrings with Bosses
Estimate £1,200 - 1,700€1,390 - 1,970 (for guidance only)$1,620 - 2,300 (for guidance only)
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Roman Carnelian Figural Gemstone
Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
With a seated female and goat, tree to the rear, all on a baseline; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.58 grams, 12 mm
From the collection of a Swiss gentleman formed in Europe from 1970-1980s; thence by descent from the family in London. -
Roman Terracotta Wine Cup
Circa 1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £221
With a wide body and low basal ring, keeled shoulder and ribbed strap handles. 218 grams, 15.5 cm wide
From the collection of a High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, UK, gentleman, circa 2000. -
Roman Bronze Ring with Fortuna
Circa 1st-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
With a D-section band expanding at the shoulders, wide bezel with raised oval plaque bearing a stylised depiction of goddess Fortuna facing right, holding a rudder and cornucopia. 4.35 grams, 21.37 mm overall, 17.58 mm internal diameter (approximate size British H, USA 3 3/4, Europe 6.18, Japan 6)
From the collection of a High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, UK, gentleman, circa 2000.
