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LOT 0598
Roman Gold Shield-Shaped Mount
1ST-3RD CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (1.71 grams, 23 mm).
With beaded rim, granule clusters to the obverse between two cells each with a granule collar and inset glass stud; four loops to the reverse.
ProvenanceUK private collection formed before 2000.
Ex North London, UK, gallery.
The four loops suggest that the plaque formed part of the spacing for a two-strand necklace.
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LOT 0598
Roman Gold Shield-Shaped Mount
Estimate £300 - 400€350 - 460 (for guidance only)$410 - 540 (for guidance only)
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Roman Enamelled Bronze Vessel Lid
2nd-4th century A.D.Estimate: £10,000 - 14,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5,000
With carinated body and gently inverted lower rim, circumferential frieze displaying 'yellow' and red champlevé enamelled flower heads within foliate roundels, alternating with stylised amphoras and volute scrolls creating heart shapes set against a rich blue field; central projecting stem with hexagonal plate, ornamented with a central domed flower head, amphora and foliate motifs surrounding; two suspension lugs with loops to the perimeter of the lower rim; repaired. 435 grams, 15 cm wide
Acquired from Ariadne Galleries Inc, New York, 30 October 2003. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11622-198955.
Champlevé is a decorative technique which involves cutting cells into a metal surface and filling the void with enamel, using the raised metal borders between the cells to create the design outline. -
Roman Bronze Hermes Figure
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Modelled standing, holding a caduceus and a coin bag, wearing a winged petasos. 38.5 grams, 61 mm
Acquired early 1990s. Ex private American collection; thence by descent. Private collection since 1998. -
Roman Terracotta Wine Flagon
Circa 1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
With globular body and basal ring, tall columnar neck with biconical collar, single strap handle to the rear. 305 grams, 15 cm
From the collection of a High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, UK, gentleman, circa 2000.
