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LOT 0722
Roman Silver Snake Ring
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (3.28 grams, 23.25mm overall, 19.74mm internal diameter (approximate size British T, USA 9 1/2, Europe 21.26, Japan 20)).
Formed as a coiled snake with curved tail, hatched lines to the body and stylised facial features. [No Reserve]
ProvenancePrivate collection, UK; formed in the 1980s.
Property of a Shropshire private collector.
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Roman Bronze Brooch and Other Item Group
3rd century A.D. and earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £85
Mixed group including P-shaped bow brooches, Langton Down type brooch, flint scraper with old label 'Clactonian/Bainfield/Swanscombe/1916' and other items. 143 grams total, 29-60 mm
Property of a Gloucestershire, UK, collector. Property of an East Sussex, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Silver Snake-Headed Bracelet
Circa 1st-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
With scale detail to the slender shank, lozenge-shaped snake-head finials. 7.5 grams, 60 mm
Formerly in a private French collection. Ex property of a Buckingham gentleman, acquired on the French art market. -
Roman Bronze Disc Mirror
1st-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
With one flat surface, reverse with thick flared rim, incised concentric rings, carinated profile. 514 grams, 18.5 cm
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
