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LOT 0595
Roman Lead Weight Group
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
3/8 - 1 1/8 in. (160 grams total, 9-30 mm).
Tabular in form with punched dimple, incised lines and other markings. [10, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Simmons Gallery, London E11, UK, in the 1990s.
From a North London collection.
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Roman Gold Ring with Sardonyx Gemstone
Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £3,500 - 4,500 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,750
Facetted hoop and disc bezel with inset sardonyx depicting three facing goddesses holding attributes. 6.76 grams, 24.93 mm overall, 21.92 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18)
From a collection of a London lady, acquired annually during 1990s-2000s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11962-210875. -
Roman Gold Ring with Sardonyx Gemstone
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £400
With D-section shank and steep facetted shoulders, inset sardonyx gemstone. 5.65 grams, 19.11 mm overall, 13.53 mm internal diameter
Private European collection, acquired 2000. -
Roman Bronze Phallic Pendant
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Comprising a crescent formed from a phallus and an arm with the hand in the fica gesture, loop above and male genitals below. 35.4 grams, 67 mm
Property of a London gentleman, 1990s.
