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LOT 0662
Silver Ring Group
ROMAN, 1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
5/8 - 3/4 in. (8.68 grams total, 17-19 mm).
One with expanded shoulders and bezel inscribed with text in a roundel; an oval bezel engraved with a figural scene; a 'twin' bezel composed of two elliptical plaques, each bearing inscribed letters. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market.
Property of a Ruislip, UK, gentleman, by inheritance.
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Roman Bronze Amphora
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
With carinated profile to the shoulder and tapering neck, two riveted strap handles. 169 grams, 13 cm
Ex old English collection. London art market, 1980s. -
Roman Bronze Cockerel Tintinnabulum Pendant
1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £40 - 60 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £22
Modelled in the round with naturalistic detailing, wings closed, with loop above for attachment to a tintinnabulum. 21 grams, 32 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 Amber Glass Pilgrim's Flask
4th-5th century A.D.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £500
With tubular neck and everted rim. 107 grams, 15.2 cm high
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
'At the moment the cross is brought for veneration .... they offer oil to be blessed in little flasks. When the mouth of one of the flasks touches the Wood of the Cross, the oil instantly bubbles over, and unless it is closed very quickly it all spills out.' (The Piacenza Pilgrim, v. 173, circa 570 AD).
