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LOT 0078
Roman Nicolo Gemstone of Hermes
LATE 1ST CENTURY B.C.
3/8 in. (0.34 grams, 12 mm).
With an intaglio bust of the god Hermes facing left; supplied with a museum-quality impression.
ProvenancePrivate English collection, formed between the late 1970s and early 1990s.
Private collection, London, UK.
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Roman Nicolo Gemstone of Hermes
Late 1st century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,380
With an intaglio bust of the god Hermes facing left; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.34 grams, 12 mm
Private English collection, formed between the late 1970s and early 1990s. Private collection, London, UK. -
Roman Bronze Horse Plate Brooch
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
Formed as a horse grazing on a baseline with shaggy mane and looped tail; hinged pin and catch to the reverse. 14.5 grams, 34 mm
Ex David Miller, Hemel Hempstead, London, UK. From the private collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the early 2000s. Accompanied by a hand written ticket. -
Late Roman Bronze Tweezers
4th-6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Formed as two narrow flat-section arms with transverse ribbing, chamfered edges and impressed point ornament. 7.68 grams, 70 mm
From a private Tyneside collection, formed since the early 2000s.
