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LOT 0738
Roman Rock Crystal Casket Lid
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
2 1/4 in. (24 grams, 54.5 mm).
Rectangular in plan with pyramidal central panel and chamfered rim; chipped. [No Reserve]
Provenancewith Archaeologia, Switzerland, before 1983.
Ex private North American collection.
London private collection, 2016.
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Late Roman Bronze Ring with Bust
4th-6th century A.D.Estimate: £120 - 170 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £60
Substantial hoop with a raised rectangular bezel bearing a profile bust facing left, flanking inscription '+VI TVS'. 8.85 grams, 29.60 mm overall, 17.30 x 20.72 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Bone Archer's Ring
4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
Circular in section with triangular flange to one edge, incised ring-and-dot markings. 1.8 grams, 22 mm
From an important collection of a London gentleman, UK, 1990s. -
Roman Pale Green Iridescent Glass Vessel
2nd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £176
With tall conical neck, squat body with deep shoulder, dimple base. 31.21 grams, 10.5 cm
Previously from a German private collection. Acquired Sotheby's, London, 13 & 14 July 1981, no.414 (part). From a private Wiltshire, UK, collection. Accompanied by a copy of the relevant Sotheby's catalogue pages.
