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LOT 0106
Roman Silver Bull Collection
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
7/8 - 1 1/4 in. (60 grams total, 23-31 mm).
Each free-standing and modelled in the round standing facing, displaying stylised anatomical detailing; one pierced for suspension. [5]
Provenance‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection.
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LOT 0106
Roman Silver Bull Collection
Estimate £700 - 900€810 - 1,040 (for guidance only)$950 - 1,220 (for guidance only)
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Roman Bronze Animal-Headed Ladle
Circa 2nd century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
With broad bowl featuring two spurs to the rim flanking the junction with the handle, carinated band below the rim, concentric rings to the base; flat-section handle with gussets to the edges and rear, hooked ibex-head finial. 147 grams, 25 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Roman Bronze Dog Collection
1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £556
Comprising dogs formed as pendants, lids, mounts and figurines, most displaying stylised or semi-naturalistic detailing and modelled in the round. 155 grams total, 25-40 mm
‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection. -
Roman Bone and Other Gaming Piece Collection
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Most discoid in form and displaying a variety of designs: a ring of dimples; dot-in-ring motifs within roundels; 'stars' with dimpled terminals; a five-pointed star; a lozenge-shaped counter displaying punched ring-and-dot motifs to one face. 24.4 grams total, 21-41 mm
Gabby family collection since the late 1960s; thence by descent.
