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LOT 0716
Roman Lead Gaming Die
CIRCA 1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 in. (12.1 grams, 11 mm).
Cuboid dice with impressed markings unusually disposed 1:6, 2:5, 3:5. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx gentleman collector of antique and antiquity games from Berkshire, UK, having collected for over 20 years.
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LOT 0716
Roman Lead Gaming Die
Estimate £30 - 40€35 - 46 (for guidance only)$41 - 54 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Roman Silver Ring with Lizard
1st-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £60 - 80 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Round-section hoop with flat plaque, incuse lizard motif. 5.06 grams, 21.46 mm overall, 14.96 x 14.00 mm internal diameter (approximate size British G 1/2, USA 3 1/2, Europe 5.55, Japan 5)
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.A78. -
Roman Bronze Plaque with Goddess Cybele
3rd century A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
Rectangular plaque with stepped herringbone border, facing bust of Cybele with flaring turret-crown and cascading hair, symbols in the field. 430 grams, 94 mm
From the collection of a European gentleman living in South London; acquired 1970-1980. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13307-258227.
Cybele was the great Phrygian mother of the gods, and goddess of motherhood, fertility and the mountain wilds. -
Roman Bronze Ring with Nicolo Mercury Gemstone
Circa 3rd-4th century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Bids: 3 | Current Bid: £50
Carinated hoop with stepped shoulders, ellipsoid cell with inset nicolo intaglio of Mercury standing. 8.18 grams, 25.28 mm overall, 17.53 x 14.71 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J, USA 4 3/4, Europe 8.69, Japan 8)
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.A104.
