Loading, please wait...
LOT 0758
Roman Silver Torc with Gemstone Pendant
1ST-3RD CENTURY A.D.
3 1/4 in. (12 grams, 84 mm).
A flat-section wire necklace with hook-and-eye fastening, ellipsoid pendant with ropework border and central cell, inset rock crystal cabochon.
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
-
Roman Round-Bottomed Terracotta Jar
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
With bulbous body and broad shoulder, low neck, loop handle; domestic ware. 1.15 kg, 17.5 cm high
From a London, UK, gentleman's collection of ancient pottery and artefacts, 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Romano-British Bronze Dolphin Brooch
2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
With chord, spring and pin, and trumpet-shaped headplate: D-section collars and a discoid finial at base of flared foot; articulated pin intact; catchplate projecting from the reverse of the lower bow, curving at the outer edge to house the pin; loop of the chord with short length of trichinopoly securing chain attached. 18.2 grams, 82 mm
Found near Wetwang, North Yorkshire, UK. Acquired UK circa 2008. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Roman 'Kidderminster' Lead Dice
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Roughly cuboid in form with rounded edges and some mineral accretion; punched-point markings disposed 1:2, 3:4, 5:6; with dealer's tickets. 30.5 grams, 17 mm
Found Kidderminster, Worcestershire, UK, by Mrs Bate. From the private collection of Colin Narbeth, UK, 1990s, with collection reference no.62. Accompanied by a small typed identification card by Colin Narbeth. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
