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LOT 0110
Roman Silver Key Ring with Dolphins
3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (7.13 grams, 31.06 mm overall, 19.89 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13)).
The hoop formed with dolphin-head shoulders supporting an openwork tiered bezel with four outward-facing dolphins on a disc, their tails joining to form a tube with inset garnet cloison; possibly originally a key-ring with the tune forming a mandrel.
ProvenanceEx Cotswold collection, UK, 1990s.
Accompanied by a copy of a statement of opinion from Striptwist Ltd, a London-based company run by precious metal specialist Dr Jack Ogden, reference number 221202.
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LOT 0110
Roman Silver Key Ring with Dolphins
Estimate £600 - 800€700 - 930 (for guidance only)$810 - 1,080 (for guidance only)
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Silver Roman Coin and Limited Edition Framed Print
1st century B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £20
The Roman Republican silver denarius mounted on 22 carat gold foil, framed with an art print signed by the artist David McAllister, depicting scenes of Roman military activity; limited edition number 25/1150. 1.3 kg total, 48.5 x 36.5 cm
UK gallery, early 2000s. Accompanied by a previous certificate of authenticity.
David McAllister's exciting design is a 'one of a kind' work that portrays the might and riches of the Roman civilisation. This limited edition print is a celebration of the award winning artist's lifetime dedication to historical paintings of the ancient world. To enhance appreciation of this rare and historic work, each individual print is signed and numbered by the artist. -
Large Roman Silver Bow Brooch
Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
With incised foliage detail to the high arched bow and flat head plate with human face and radiating floral pattern engraved on both sides; catchplate and pin-loop to the reverse. 36.5 grams, 10.5 cm
Ex European collection, 1990s. Ex Den of Antiquity, Cambridgeshire, UK. Accompanied by a dealer's catalogue information card.
The fibula seems to be provincial type, of Romano-Germanic inspiration. This particularly characteristic fibula shape of the Romano-Germanic army, worn probably by the Germanic mercenaries of the Roman army, appeared in the later 2nd and partly at the beginning of the 3rd century A.D., under a form of large bow brooches with various types of head plates or spiral sleeves. -
Roman and Other Lead Weights
1st-18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Including discoid, melon, plano-convex and other types. 880 grams total, 19-37 mm
Acquired since the 1970s. From the private collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
