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LOT 0836
Roman Lead Gaming Piece
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
5/8 in. (32 grams, 17 mm).
Cuboid type drilled on three sides, traces of markings; handwritten label 'Found Sheaford, Lincolnshire'. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Sleaford, Lincolnshire, UK.
From the private collection of Colin Narbeth, UK, 1990s.
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Roman Glass Flask
Circa 1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £120 - 170 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £60
Comprising a piriform body with dimple at the base, tubular neck and everted rolled rim. 39 grams, 14.5 cm
From a London, UK, collection of glass, 1970-2000s. -
Roman Gold Child's Ring with Garnet Ewer Gemstone
1st-2nd century A.D.Estimate: £600 - 800 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £300
Solid ring inset with an intaglio of an ewer with socle foot and handle; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.87 grams, 9.77 mm overall, 7.20 mm internal diameter
Private English collection, formed between the late 1970s and early 1990s. Private collection, UK. -
Roman Bronze Ring with Portrait Gemstone of Venus
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
Hoop with broad shoulders and inset carnelian wheel cut intaglio with portrait bust of Venus. 5.22 grams, 22.85 mm overall, 17.76 mm internal diameter (approximate size British K, USA 5 1/4, Europe 9.95, Japan 9)
From a London, UK, private collection since the early 2000s.