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LOT 0725
Roman Lead and Bronze Trade Weight Collection
CIRCA 2ND-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 - 7/8 in. (72 grams total, 14-22 mm).
Comprising: three rectangular weights, one barrel-shaped with two symbols on one end, and a tabular bifacial plaque with four standing figures on one side and the other with three figures. [5, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on UK art market.
Property of a Middlesex gentleman.
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Roman Silver Bow Brooch
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
With chord, spring and pin attached to the trumpet-shaped headplate; collar to bow and lentoid panel below with notched edges and reserved meander to the vertical axis; catchplate projecting from the reverse. 4.46 grams, 32 mm
Acquired London, UK, circa 1974. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Blue and White Glass Spindle Whorl
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Plano-convex type with central recess in upper face; coiled construction. 7.12 grams, 25 mm
From the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent. Accompanied by the original collector's data sheet(s) with reference no.A46. -
Roman Nicolo Intaglio Depicting a Horse Beneath a Tree in Gold Ring
1st century A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
Comprising a dark blue layered chalcedony, engraved with the figure of a horse standing beneath a stylised tree, within which perch two birds, mounted in a later gold ring of broad, flat-shouldered form, engraved with floral and scrollwork motifs; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 5.33 grams, 20.30 mm overall, 17.24 x 16.55 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M, USA 6, Europe 12.46, Japan 12)
Acquired on the European art market. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13366-257910.
Nicolo’s two-tone effect, with its pale upper layer and darker ground, enhances the depth and clarity of the intaglio engraving.
