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LOT 0959
Roman Silver Lunar Pendant
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
1 3/8 in. (8.13 grams, 36 mm).
Crescentic pendant with applied suspension loop and pellet decoration. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 0959
Roman Silver Lunar Pendant
Estimate £60 - 80€70 - 93 (for guidance only)$81 - 108 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Roman Silver Ring with Lizard
1st-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £60 - 80 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Round-section hoop with flat plaque, incuse lizard motif. 5.06 grams, 21.46 mm overall, 14.96 x 14.00 mm internal diameter (approximate size British G 1/2, USA 3 1/2, Europe 5.55, Japan 5)
From the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent. Accompanied by the original collector's data sheet(s) with reference no.A78. -
Roman Tinned Bronze Cochlear Spoon
Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £60 - 80 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Featuring a long, pointed handle and a round bowl. 6.91 grams, 13.5 cm
From the private collection of a South London, UK, gentleman, formed since the early 1970s; thence by descent 2006. Accompanied by an old clipping from a colour sales catalogue. -
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Roman Bronze Head of an Emperor
2nd century A.D.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £444
Hollow-formed with long neck, abundant thick hair and beard, broad mouth; probably intended to represent an emperor. 440 grams, 10 cm
Acquired by a Swiss family in the mid-1980s to late 1990s, thence by descent. Private collection, Switzerland, since the late 1990s.
The portrait seems to be a provincial bronze representing Hadrian, apparently aged around 30, recognisable from his incipient beard, moustache and distinctive physiognomy. However, the portrait is in an extremely provincial style, exemplified by the wide spacing of the eyes. The beard is lightly incised, and the highly stylised curls around the front of the head give way to simple incised locks on the back.
