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LOT 0824
Roman 'Thames' Bronze Medical Implement Group
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/4 - 5 7/8 in. (13.2 grams total, 4.6-15 cm).
Group comprising: tweezers; spatula probe or spathomele; spatula. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Billingsgate spoil from the Thames foreshore, London, UK.
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Roman Silver Sitting Mouse Statuette
1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £250 - 350 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £139
Modelled in the round with naturalistic detailing, feeding on a nut held between its front paws, sitting on a sub-rectangular base. 7.49 grams, 21 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 and Other Artefact Group
1st-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
Comprising a variety of artefacts including: gilt fittings; coiled stone snake; figural pin finial; token; beads; seals and other miscellaneous items. 544 grams total, 0.3-15 cm
UK gallery, early 2000s. -
Roman Nicolo Gemstone with Theseus Holding Sword
3rd century A.D.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £444
The oval intaglio with nude youthful Theseus to left, holding a sword in sheath with belt for attachment. 1.08 grams, 15 mm
Acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Important North West London collection.
Theseus was one of the greatest and most popular heroes of Greek mythology and is closely associated with the city-state of Athens. Theseus is also known for many other adventures: however, he is more famous for slaying the Minotaur at the Labyrinth of Crete.
