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LOT 0757
Roman Statuette Base
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
2 in. (86 grams, 53 mm).
A copper-alloy statuette base formed with a waisted edge and circular upper and lower faces, the lower with a greater circumference than the upper. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEssex gallery, early 2000s.
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Roman and Later Artefact Group
2nd century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £33
A mixed group comprising: a bone dolphin with slot to the raised; the tip of a bronze hair-pin; and two later glass beads. 11.56 grams total, 12-38 mm
Acquired in the late 1990s-2000. Property of an East London gentleman. -
Roman Amber Glass Rod with Gold Loop
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
An amber-coloured glass rod of tapering round-section form, later gold cap and hoop to top; hollow-formed; iridescence to the surface. 4.26 grams, 15.5 cm
Acquired 1969-1999. London collection of the late Mr S.M., thence by descent. -
Roman Alabaster Bowl
1st-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £500 - 700 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
A polished alabaster bowl with convex sidewall and copper-alloy facing to the foot; chipped. 263 grams, 98 mm
Acquired early 1990s. Ex private American collection; thence by descent. Private collection since 1998.
