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LOT 0874
Roman Silver Trajan Denarius Pendant
1ST CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
1 1/4 in. (5.89 grams, 33 mm).
Denarius with profile bust of Trajan to obverse, standing figure of Victory to reverse; clasp-mounted in a modern silver frame with ring and loop. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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Late Roman Green Glass Vessel
4th-6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Bulbous in profile with dimpled underside, blown construction, everted rolled rim. 13.2 grams, 64 mm
Acquired from Allan Cherry, Bournemouth, UK, 2006. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK.
Similar flasks and bottles were produced in Roman Asia Minor; this is a typical example of a type found in all corners of the empire. These were decorated in many ways including applying additional pieces of glass, by cutting the surface, or (as in our case) by moulding the vessels when they were blown. -
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Roman Silver Dionysus Pendant
1st-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
Ellipsoid pendant, hollow to the reverse with high-relief mask of Dionysus flanked by vine leaves and bunches of grapes. 6.2 grams, 23 mm
From the glyptic collection of Mr X; thence by descent. Acquired Hotel des Ventes, Drouot, Eve SVV, Paris, France, 28 June 2017, no.147 (Part). Property of a French collector. -
Roman Glass Modiolus
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £975
Bell-shaped glass vessel with turned rim to base, rolled rim, applied crescent handle with knop; rare type. 39 grams, 76 mm
Ex private London, UK, collection, 1990s.
