Loading, please wait...
LOT 0929
Roman Gold Pendant with Crescent Moon
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
5/8 in. (0.76 grams, 17 mm).
Comprising a crescent with applied granules to the finials, ribbed loop below with granule supporting a cluster of hollow-formed spheres. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired London, UK, 1980-2015.
From the Abelita family collection.
TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
-
Large Roman Bronze Skillet
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £247
With a deep bowl, everted rim with a rounded lip, flat-section handle with lateral spurs and oval finial. 352 grams, 35.8 cm
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 Bronze Ring with Venus
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £442
Ellipsoid bezel with intaglio image of Venus standing nude holding a mirror in one hand and dressing her hair with the other. 2.70 grams, 21.15 mm overall, 18.48 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O 1/2, USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.61, Japan 15)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Glass Bead Necklace String
1st-4th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £39
Restrung group of graduated tubular beads. 8.76 grams, 46.5 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.