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LOT 0681
Roman Mosaic Glass Bead
1ST-3RD CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (13 grams, 22 mm).
Barrel-shaped in profile with bands of marvered feathered trails. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceLondon collection, 1979-1983.
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Roman Bronze Mount with Head of Eros
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Modelled in the half-round, the mask with broad facial features and swept hair; stud to reverse. 11.71 grams, 24 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Gold 'Talismanic' Ring with Inscriptions
3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £5,200
Comprising chamfered sloped shoulders and ellipsoid bezel; engraved with later blundered Latin legends in capitals: left shoulder - ‘REBET ?IA SESTE’ (It is rebated), bezel - ‘VIVAS CVM CAECI’ (Live with Caecus), right shoulder - ‘CAFELIX ET CVM RTIO’ (Safe and comfortable). 3.80 grams, 18.19 mm overall, 14.94 mm internal diameter (approximate size British F, USA 2 3/4, Europe 3.67, Japan 3)
Private collection, Europe. Acquired on the English art market. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13044-248372.
The ring is extensively engraved with the following Latin words and approximate translations: Left shoulder - ‘REBET ?IA SESTE’ - It is rebated. Bezel - ‘VIVAS CVM CAECI’ - Live with Caecus. Right shoulder - ‘CAFELIX ET CVM RTIO’ - Safe and comfortable. The Latin expression can be understood as part of a personal protective message. -
Roman Marbled Turquoise Glass Bottle
1st century A.D.Estimate: £500 - 700 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
Comprising an iridescent piriform body, tapering tubular neck with pinched and everted rolled rim. 9.44 grams, 84 mm
Acquired on the European art market in 2001.
