Loading, please wait...
LOT 0769
Roman Gold Pendant with Pearl
CIRCA 5TH CENTURY A.D.
5/8 in. (2.04 grams, 17 mm).
A discoid gold pendant jewel displaying a polished garnet insert at the centre of a pellet roundel, eight pearl beads mounted on spokes radiating from the circumference; squashed suspension loop to reverse.
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex 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.
-
Roman Gold Ring with Herakles Gemstone
2nd century A.D.Estimate: £1,500 - 2,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £750
A gold finger ring with flared shoulders, ellipsoid inset haematite intaglio profile bust of young Herakles. 6.63 grams, 21.95 mm overall, 16.32 mm internal diameter (approximate size British I, USA 4 1/4, Europe 7.44, Japan 7)
Private European collection, acquired 2001. -
Roman Bone Dice Group
1st-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £89
A group of two bone dice: one of tabular form with ring-and-dot markings disposed 1:2, 3:4, 5:6; one cuboid with one damaged face, markings disposed 2:5, 3:4, 6: [1 absent]. 3.79 grams total, 11 mm each
Fine condition; one with damaged face.
Ex UK art market, 1970s. Property of a London gentleman. -
Roman Plate Brooch Collection
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
A group of four bronze plate brooches: a horse walking left on a corded groundline, pin lug, pin and catchplate to reverse; a lioness in a stalking posture standing on a groundline, with incised face and mane detailing; pin lug to reverse; a hare bounding right with two recessed panels to the body also in the form of hares, pin lug, pin and catchplate to reverse; whorl brooch with central ring-and-dot ornament with four arms radiating outwards, each with a beast-head terminal, pin lug and catchplate to reverse. 41.3 grams total, 21-36 mm
Acquired before 2000. From the collection of a European gentleman living in the UK.