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LOT 0842
Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp Group
CIRCA 2ND CENTURY A.D.
4 - 4 1/4 in. (145 grams total, 9.9-10.7 cm).
Comprising: one in greyware with broad shoulder, facing mask to the discus; one squat with beaded rim to the discus, old collector's note 'Ancient Roman / very finely preserved lamp / in red "Samian" ware / 2nd century / Excavated at Dunnour Essex / Quite perfect + of rare style / From the Page collection'. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceBelieved to have been part of the Duke of Northumberland collection.
From an early 20th century collection with reference no.67/6.
From a Hampshire, UK, private collection.
Accompanied be an early 20th century inked information packet.
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 Silver-Gilt 'VIVA' Lettering Group
3rd-4th century A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £364
An openwork bar displaying the Latin word 'VIVA'; section of frame before the first 'V' and the 'A' now separate. 0.53 grams total, 6-12 mm
Acquired in the late 1990s-2000. Property of an East London gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
Possibly forming part of the phrase VIVAT '[may he/she ] live'. -
Roman Bronze 'Help Me Serapis' Ring
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,040
With rectangular plaque, incuse Greek inscription 'CEPAΔωΠI/BOHΘI' (Help me Serapis). 3.74 grams, 20.40 mm overall, 17.71 mm internal diameter (approximate size British K 1/2, USA 5 1/2, Europe 10.58, Japan 10)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Roman Bronze Bow Brooch Collection
1st century-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
Including P-Shaped, Kraftig Profilierte and other types. 86 grams total, 45-65 mm
From an English collection formed before 2000. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
