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LOT 0621
Roman Terracotta Brick Group
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
8 1/4 - 8 5/8 in. (3.14 kg total, 21-22 cm).
Of different compositions, including one brick with handwritten label reading 'ROM AMPHITHEATRE [...]'. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1990s-early 2000s.
East Anglian private collection.
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Roman Bronze Mouse Collection
1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £1,200 - 1,700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £600
Modelled with semi-naturalistic detailing either standing or crouching, each nibbling at food held between their forepaws. 212 grams total, 25-64 mm
‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection. -
Roman Silver Panther Head
1st-2nd century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £167
Modelled in the half-round with naturalistic detailing, forming a socket through the open mouth; right-angled recess to reverse. 5.3 grams, 16 mm
‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection. -
Roman Silver Ring with Gemstone
3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
The hoop expanding at the shoulders with fluting, set with an octagonal intaglio gemstone displaying a gryllos. 11.64 grams, 28.34 mm overall, 21.27 mm internal diameter (approximate size British I 1/2, USA 4 1/2, Europe 8.07, Japan 7)
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
