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LOT 0780
Roman Mosaic Stone Tesserae Group
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1/8 - 1/2 in. (130 grams total, 1-14 mm).
A mixed group of over hundred single tesserae of various colours and sizes. [100+, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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Roman Bronze Silenus Head Mount
1st-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Hollow-formed head with flaccid features, rim to reverse and mounting bar. 17.14 grams, 23 mm
From a Suffolk, UK, collection, 1990s-2000s. -
Roman Bronze Ring with Mythical Animal
1st-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
With pointillé design to each shoulder and rim of bezel, low-relief long-necked zoomorph with tail raised; provincial workmanship. 6.39 grams, 25.60 mm overall, 20.93 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S 1/2, USA 9 1/4, Europe 20.63, Japan 19)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Silver Key Ring with Fretwork Heart
1st century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
The bezel formed with an openwork vine and leaf motif. 2.11 grams, 18.62 mm overall, 16.39 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L, USA 5 3/4, Europe 11.24, Japan 10)
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.