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LOT 0161
Roman Translucent Glass Bowl
3RD CENTURY A.D.
6 1/4 in. (209 grams, 16 cm wide).
Translucent aqua glass with moulded texture to the outer face. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a late East Anglian teacher and antiquarian who retired to the Isle of Wight in Hampshire, UK.
He amassed a large collection of objects between the 1960s-1980s.
Cf. The Corning Museum of Glass, accession number 300-399, for type.
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Romano-British Mixed Pottery Sherd Group
3rd century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Including a bell-shaped amphora, bowl with carinated profile and other items. 4.6 kg total, 6.5-40 cm
Found UK. From the collection of a late East Anglian teacher and antiquarian who retired to the Isle of Wight in Hampshire, UK. He amassed a large collection of objects between the 1960s-1980s. -
Late Roman Silver Ring with Cross
4th-6th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
With angular shoulders expanding towards the rectangular bezel, the bezel with an incised cross motif. 2.98 grams, 23.35 mm overall, 17.22 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L, USA 5 3/4, Europe 11.24, Japan 10)
From the property of late Mr SM, London, UK, 1969-1999. Accompanied by an old collection ticket. -
Large Roman Gold Ring with Tyche Gemstone
Mid-late 3rd century A.D. and laterEstimate: £7,000 - 9,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £3,889
A substantial D-shaped ring with floral decoration, set with a later nicolo intaglio engraved with the figure of Tyche, holding a cornucopia and rudder, wearing a kalathos on her head; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 27.45 grams, 31.67 mm overall, 22.21 x 16.71 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)
Marcus Hollersberger, Solothurn, 1982. Ex Galerie Schönbrunn, Vienna, 1987. with Christie's, London, 7 December 2022, no.80. Accompanied by a copy of the relevant Christie's catalogue listing. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12105-217766.