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LOT 0736
Roman 'Thames' Bone Gaming Counter Group
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 - 1 in. (8.15 grams total, 15-27 mm).
Mixed group of discoid counters, two pierced. [5, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Billingsgate spoil from the Thames foreshore, London, UK, circa 1984.
Property of an Essex collector.
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Roman Censer Intaglio Gemstone
Circa late 1st century B.C.- early 1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £325
With frond, tripod censer, coiled serpent and other objects; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.86 grams, 15 mm
From the collection of a Swiss gentleman formed in Europe from 1970-1980s; thence by descent from the family in London. -
Large Eastern Roman Gold Earrings
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,690
A hollow-formed hoop with lateral teardrop cells set with cabochon garnets and disc cells to the apex with bulbous central section; filigree and granulation detailing, cells with garnet cloisons; stepped columnar lower section with applied bosses and granulation; Eastern Empire or Parthian. 20.91 grams total, 47-48 mm
From a private collection formed in the 1990s. Ex London, UK, gallery. -
Romano-British Bronze Owl Candlestick
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,040
Comprising a stylised owl figurine standing on a flared base, with incised feather detailing to the wings, legs and body, recessed eyes to accept glass inserts (one absent); fitted with a separately modelled cowl or hood with incised detail to the breast, topped with a conical finial to accept a candle. 70 grams, 10.5 cm
Acquired in the 1980s. From the Belgian collection of Mr D.S. of Flemu. Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
The owl was the symbol of the Goddess Minerva in Roman tradition. Her name is linked etymologically to the English word 'mind' and she was considered to be the source of human intellect, patron of wisdom, crafts and sciences. The base of the figurine has been bent laterally as if to mount it on a post or rail.
