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LOT 0155
Roman Mosaic Glass Beads
1ST-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1/2 in. (6.36 grams total, 12-14 mm).
Each barrel-shaped with millefiori patterns in red, white, blue and yellow. [2]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of Mr K.A., acquired in the 1980s.
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LOT 0155
Roman Mosaic Glass Beads
Estimate £700 - 900€810 - 1,040 (for guidance only)$950 - 1,220 (for guidance only)
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Roman Gold Ring with Carnelian Intaglio Depicting Castor
1st-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £1,800 - 2,400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
Hollow-formed ring with inset intaglio, profile bust of Castor, son of Zeus, with star above his brow; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 6.24 grams, 27.39 mm overall, 18.70 mm internal diameter (approximate size British K, USA 5 1/4, Europe 9.95, Japan 9)
Acquired on the German art market, 1989-1995. with The Museum Gallery, 19 Bury Place, London, WC1, UK, 1998-2003. Property of a London based academic, 2003-present. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12391-226043. -
Roman Silver-Gilt SPES Belt Mount and Buckle
2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
Comprising: an openwork mount with 'SPES' in Latin capitals to the centre, pelta motif to each end; a buckle with oval loop and a rectangular plaque with rivet holes. 20.62 grams total, 26-65 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Bronze Military Armilla Bracelet
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £494
Comprising a penannular flat-section hoop with punched decoration, deltoid-shaped terminals formed as stylised snake heads with hatched line detailing. 25.5 grams, 58 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.