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LOT 1126
Roman Stone and Glass Gem Collection
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D. OR LATER
1/4 - 3/4 in. (5.4 grams total, 8-19 mm).
Including advancing bear, Fortuna with a cornucopia, winged gryphon and other types; some supplied with a museum-quality impression. [10, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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LOT 1126
Roman Stone and Glass Gem Collection
Estimate £120 - 170€140 - 200 (for guidance only)$160 - 230 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Roman Stone and Glass Gem Collection
2nd-3rd century A.D. or laterEstimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Including Minerva holding a victoriola, Fortuna with a cornucopia, standing Mars and other types; each supplied with a museum-quality impression. 5.78 grams total, 10-15 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Redware Vessel Sherd with Achilles Riding a Centaur
Circa 4th century A.D.Estimate: £60 - 80 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Fragment from a rim with stepped and everted edge; low-relief profile image of a centaur galloping, ridden by a naked youth (Achilles) holding a rosette in his extended hand; behind, the hand of another figure reaching towards the rosette and in front, the hindlegs of a panther; old collector's label to reverse. 34 grams, 59 mm
From the private collection of Peter Clayton, FCILIP, Dip, Arch, FSA, FRNS, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, UK; formed since the late 1950s. -
Roman Bronze Ring and Bust of Mars with Martiobarbulus
Circa 4th century A.D.Estimate: £50 - 70 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Ellipsoid plaque with profile bust of Mars, bearded, with crested helmet. 6.75 grams, 24.09 mm overall, 16.66 x 14.27 mm internal diameter (approximate size British I 1/2, USA 4 1/2, Europe 8.07, Japan 7)
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
