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LOT 0771
Roman Silver Openwork Brooch
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (7.74 grams, 31 mm).
A silver openwork plate brooch with four opposed scrolls, phalloi between, central recessed plaque; pin-lugs and catchplate to the reverse.
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market.
Private collection, England.
Cf. Hattatt, R., Ancient Brooches and Other Artefacts, Oxford, 1989, item 1624, for type.
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Roman Bronze Ring with Head of Lion
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Slender round-section hoop and a round bezel with a raised lion-head with recessed eyes. 2.99 grams, 24.31 mm overall, 16.94 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J, USA 4 3/4, Europe 8.69, Japan 8)
Found North Tamworth, Staffordshire, UK. Acquired on the UK and EU art market before 2000. From the private collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
The shape of the ring belongs to the typologies of the Severan Age. Under Caracalla, the theme of the lion was popular on rings of civilians and soldiers, being the emperor's favourite animal. Stars and lions were, from the age of Caracalla, symbols of the Praetorian Guard. -
Roman Bone Pin Collection
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Each with hipped and tapering shank; balustered and other finials; one with blue glass collar to the shank. 18 grams total, 7.3-14.4 cm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Gold Ring with Elliptical Garnet
Roman, 1st century B.C.-1st century A.D. or laterEstimate: £2,500 - 3,500 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,250
Comprising a substantial keeled hoop and raised bezel set with a garnet, the garnet with a central lozenge flanked by two transverse lines, the ring shape is characteristic of Augustan rings. 8.36 grams, 25.87 mm overall, 19.48 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16)
Private English collection. Private collection, UK. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12955-245984.
The ring type is characteristic of the Augustan Period, and two further examples are documented by the Romisch-Germanisches Zentralmuseum in Mainz.
