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LOT 0956
Roman Silver Ring with Lizard
1ST-3RD CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (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)).
Round-section hoop with flat plaque, incuse lizard motif. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom 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.
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LOT 0956
Roman Silver Ring with Lizard
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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Opening Bid: £5
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Roman Iridescent Green Glass Trefoil Oinochoe
3rd-4th century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
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Acquired in the 1990s from London dealerships and auction houses. From the Lonson collection. -
Roman Bronze Panther Plate Brooch
2nd century A.D.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Formed as a reclining panther with legs extended and tail recuved to the rump, head raised and modelled in the round; enamelled roundel cells to the flanks; hinged pin and catch to the reverse. 10.36 grams, 36 mm
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