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LOT 0668
Roman Lead Gaming Dice
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 in. (9.82 grams, 12 mm).
Tabular in form with 1 and 6 impressed points on the broad faces; other numbers to the narrow edges. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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Roman Gold Ring with Reclining Dog Cameo
1st century A.D.Estimate: £3,000 - 4,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,500
With a recessed bezel, inset cameo of a sleeping dog or fox with a bushy tail curled round beside the body. 6.20 grams, 24.32 mm overall, 19.23 x 15.12 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L 1/2, USA 6, Europe 11.87, Japan 11)
Ex Swiss collection, 1990s. Private collection, England. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13112-249490. -
Late Roman Gnostic Hematite Gemstone with Standing Figure
3rd century A.D.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £400
Discoid with chamfered edge, standing youth on a baseline with patera in one hand, sword at his hip, enigmatic legend above 'HICAPH[.]K'; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 3 grams, 20 mm
Acquired in 1994. Private collection, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12867-241734. -
Roman Bronze Crossbow Brooch
4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Early type with lemon-shaped knop above the square-section crossbar, facetted bow with impressed triangles to the outer edge and faceted knop finials, D-section footplate with lateral chamfered edges and catchplate to reverse, hinged pin behind the crossbar. 23.7 grams, 68 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
