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LOT 0831
Roman Terracotta Forger's Casting Mould
4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (4.74 grams, 27 mmm).
Discoid clay mould with design of a coin to each face. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Roman Bronze Artefact Collection
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Including a fishing hook, needles and other items. 15.8 grams total, 50-85 mm
Found near Feltwell, Norfolk, UK. From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Roman Glass Candlestick Unguentarium
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £500 - 700 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
With low conical body and slightly convex wall, dimple base; tall cylindrical neck flaring to mouth with inward-folded rim; slightly iridescent surface. 37.2 grams, 13.6 cm
Ex P. Martens, The Netherlands, formed between 1974-1984. Accompanied by a copy of an Art Loss Register certificate no.S00075481. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Roman Heavy Silver Ring with Square Plaque
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £500 - 700 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
Comprising a braided median band to the hoop flanked by tiered neighbours, square bezel with granule to each corner and one to centre. 11.38 grams, 30.42 mm overall, 19.07 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18)
Ex European private collection. Private European collection, acquired in 2001. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
