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LOT 0668
Roman Mixed Glass and Other Bead Necklace String
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
15 in. (10.5 grams, 38 cm).
Composed of polychrome oblate and annular beads with two larger beads as a central feature, restrung. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Ancient Art Shop, Windsor, UK, 1990s.
Ex private West County, UK, collection.
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LOT 0668
Roman Mixed Glass and Other Bead Necklace String
Estimate £60 - 80€70 - 93 (for guidance only)$81 - 108 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Roman Lead Seal Collection
2nd-4th century A.D.Estimate: £120 - 170 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Each with a figural impression, including a lion, a bird, a seated figure, Victory, and two with a standing figure. 12.16 grams total, 13-20 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
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Agate Cameo with a Portrait of a Hellenistic Ruler
1st century B.C.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
Detailed bust of a man with his curly hair secured by tainia with the ends hanging behind his neck, aquiline nose and prominent chin, tryphe still visible. 0.75 grams, 17 mm
Formerly in a private collection of an European lady, 1970s-1980s. Private collection, UK. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13306-257801
The cameo represents a member of the Julio-Claudian dynasty. It could represent Agrippa, the son-in-law and victorious admiral of Augustus, who was appointed Augustus’ successor through a symbolic gift of a ring. It may alternatively represent Drusus Maior, Augustus’ stepson and another potential successor. -
Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with Mars
1st century A.D.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Squat in profile with large discus, concentric rings to the shoulder, scrolls to the base of the nozzle; low relief profile image of Mars helmeted with spear and thyrsus; repaired. 68.7 grams, 11.5 cm
From the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent.
