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LOT 0951
'The Cataractonium' Roman Samian Ware Cup
GAUL, EARLY 2ND CENTURY A.D.
5 3/4 in. (309 grams, 14.5 cm wide).
Conical in profile with crinated rim, flared foot, incised ring to outer face; old collector's ticket stating 'Deep Samian Ware cup with horizontal groove decoration on exterior. Slight firing crack on interior. Substantial piece of potting. Central Gaul early 2nd cent. AD Found Catterick, Yorks. (Cataractonium)'. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound at Catterick, York, Yorkshire, UK.
From the private collection of Peter Clayton, FCILIP, Dip, Arch, FSA, FRNS, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, UK; formed since the late 1950s.
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LOT 0951
'The Cataractonium' Roman Samian Ware Cup
Estimate £200 - 300€230 - 350 (for guidance only)$270 - 410 (for guidance only)
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Circa 3rd-5th century A.D.Estimate: £600 - 800 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £300
Round body formed of two plump-faced heads with dimpled chins and curly hair, one face peaceful, the other disgruntled; a long, cylindrical neck with a flaring, folded rim. 16.2 grams, 68 mm
Ex private collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, 1970-1999. Accompanied by a previous typed catalogue information page with provenance.
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Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Winged Victory
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Intaglio winged Victory standing with one arm extended; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.29 grams, 8.81 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Terracotta Coin Forger's Mould
Circa 3rd-4th century A.D.Estimate: £50 - 70 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Discoid clay mould with an impressed design of a coin on each face. 6.05 grams, 27 mm
London gentleman's collection, 1970-1990s, by descent.
