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Roman Terracotta Coin Forger's Mould. Circa 3rd-4t

892 - Roman Terracotta Coin Forger's Mould. Circa 3rd-4th century A.D. Discoid clay mould with an impressed design of a coin on each face. 5.26 grams, 27 mm (1 in.). [No Reserve]

Estimation

€59 - 84

Roman Ceramic Miniature Oil Lamp Pendant. 1st-4th

893 - Roman Ceramic Miniature Oil Lamp Pendant. 1st-4th century A.D. Formed as a small oil lamp with a loop handle to the rear. 3.85 grams, 25 mm (1 in.).

Estimation

€110 - 170

Roman Translucent Glass Unguentarium. Circa 1st-2n

894 - Roman Translucent Glass Unguentarium. Circa 1st-2nd century A.D. With piriform lower body, extended cylindrical neck and rolled flange rim; mounted on a custom-made stand. Cf. The British Museum, accession number 1901,0413.3009, for type. 56.8 grams total, glass:14 cm (15 cm including stand) (5 1/2 in.(5 7/8 in.)). [No Reserve]

Estimation

€95 - 120

Roman Carved and Polished Carnelian Ring. 1st-4th

895 - Roman Carved and Polished Carnelian Ring. 1st-4th century A.D. or later D-section hoop and a flat bezel; repaired. Cf. Marin, E., Longae Salonae, Split, 1994, no.53, p.105, volume II, for a similar ring. 2.89 grams, 24.74 mm overall, 15.24 mm internal diameter (approximate size British I 1/2, USA 4 1/2, Europe 8.07, Japan 7) (1 in.). [No Reserve]

Estimation

€47 - 72

Roman Terracotta Bullae, Tesserae or Token Group.

896 - Roman Terracotta Bullae, Tesserae or Token Group. 1st-3rd century A.D. A mixed group of ceramic bullae, tesserae or theatre tokens bearing low-relief motifs, mainly consisting of profile busts of deities. Cf. for similar bullae Rowan, C., Tokens and Social Life in Roman Imperial Italy, Cambridge, 2023, figs.1.1, 1.5, 1.7, 1.10, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.18, 3.4, 3.12-13, 3.18-19, 3.22, 3.25, 4.3-4.9. 30.8 grams total, 14-21 mm (1/2 - 7/8 in.). [20, No Reserve]

Estimation

€110 - 170

Roman Bronze Ring with Scorpion. Circa 3rd century

897 - Roman Bronze Ring with Scorpion. Circa 3rd century A.D. With angled shoulders supporting an ellipsoid bezel with incised scorpion. 5.61 grams, 25.16 mm overall, 17.29 x 14.40 mm internal diameter (approximate size British I 1/2, USA 4 1/2, Europe 8.07, Japan 7) (1 in.). [No Reserve]

Estimation

€47 - 72

Eastern Roman Terracotta Bifacial Tablet with Came

899 - Eastern Roman Terracotta Bifacial Tablet with Camel and Figures. Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D. Square in plan with moulded design; Side A - camel in profile with standing figure and legend above; Side B - standing figure between military standards. Cf. Rostovtzeff, M., The Caravan-Gods of Palmyra in The Journal of Roman Studies, Vol. 22, Part 1: Papers Dedicated to Sir George Macdonald K.C.B., 1932, pp.107-116, Pls. XXVI-XXVIII, for similar tesserae. 4.67 grams, 22 mm (7/8 in.). [No Reserve]

Estimation

€59 - 84

Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Male Portrait. 1st-3

900 - Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Male Portrait. 1st-3rd century A.D. Oval translucent intaglio with a profile of a young male wearing a cap. 0.45 grams, 10 mm (3/8 in.). [No Reserve]

Estimation

€350 - 480

Roman Eagle on Scale and Mosius Beside Cornucopia

901 - Roman Eagle on Scale and Mosius Beside Cornucopia and Star Carnelian Gemstone. 2nd-3rd century A.D. Ellipsoid in plan with incuse design of a weighing balance and scale pans, perched eagle to one side and a cornucopia to the other, star above; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.52 grams, 13 mm (1/2 in.). [No Reserve]

Estimation

€110 - 170

Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Eagle. 1st century B

902 - Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Eagle. 1st century B.C. Discoid in plan with intaglio perching eagle, wings partly extended; supplied with an impression. Cf. a similar intaglio with eagle in D Amato, R., Roman Standards & Standard-Bearers (1), 112BC-AD 192, Oxford, 2018, p.27. 0.35 grams, 9 mm (3/8 in.). [No Reserve]

Estimation

€95 - 120

'Reculver Fort' Roman Iron Object. 1st-4th century

903 - 'Reculver Fort' Roman Iron Object. 1st-4th century A.D. Comprising a sturdy iron handle with rounded end, conical shoulder with lead block, circular sidewall with a slot to the upper face; old collector's ticket: 'Unidentified metal object from beach at Reculver. B.M. say probably Roman'; cellophane sleeve applied. 167 grams, 13.6 cm (5 3/8 in.). [No Reserve]

Estimation

€35 - 48

Roman Bone Gaming Die. Circa 1st-4th century A.D.

904 - Roman Bone Gaming Die. Circa 1st-4th century A.D. Dark brown cuboid dice with ring-and-dot markings disposed 1:6, 2:5, 3:4. 3.48 grams, 12 mm (1/2 in.). [No Reserve]

Estimation

€71 - 96

Roman Redware Bowl Fragment with Gladiator and Lio

905 - Roman Redware Bowl Fragment with Gladiator and Lion. 3rd-4th century A.D. Curved in profile with low-relief scene of a secutor with large shield advancing towards a lion. 38.3 grams, 63 mm (2 1/2 in.). [No Reserve]

Estimation

€35 - 48

Roman Bronze Axehead Plate Brooch. Circa 1st-2nd c

906 - Roman Bronze Axehead Plate Brooch. Circa 1st-2nd century A.D. A plate brooch formed as an axe, scrolled tendril at the bottom of a long slender handle; catchplate to the reverse. 7.4 grams, 37 mm (1 1/2 in.).

Estimation

€140 - 210

Roman Redware Oil Lamp with Caestarius. Circa 4th-

907 - Roman Redware Oil Lamp with Caestarius. Circa 4th-5th century A.D. With deep hollow-formed body, lug handle and short nozzle, wreath to the shoulder and low-relief image of a boxer(?) on one leg. 136 grams, 11.3 cm (4 3/8 in.). [No Reserve]

Estimation

€170 - 240

Eastern Roman Terracotta Tesserae and Tablet Colle

908 - Eastern Roman Terracotta Tesserae and Tablet Collection. Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D. Including facing bust, profile bust, kneeling camel and other types. Cf. Rostovtzeff, M., The Caravan-Gods of Palmyra in The Journal of Roman Studies, Vol. 22, Part 1: Papers Dedicated to Sir George Macdonald K.C.B., 1932, pp.107-116, Pls. XXVI-XXVIII, for similar tesserae. 8.52 grams total, 13-18 mm (1/2 - 3/4 in.). [5, No Reserve]

Estimation

€83 - 110

Roman Terracotta Bullae, Tesserae or Token Group.

909 - Roman Terracotta Bullae, Tesserae or Token Group. 3rd century B.C.-1st century A.D. A mixed group of ceramic bullae, tesserae or theatre tokens bearing low-relief motifs, mainly consisting of profile busts of deities. Cf. for similar bullae Rowan, C., Tokens and Social Life in Roman Imperial Italy, Cambridge, 2023, figs.1.1, 1.5, 1.7, 1.10, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.18, 3.4, 3.12-13, 3.18-19, 3.22, 3.25, 4.3-4.9. 32.7 grams total, 13-22 mm (1/2 - 7/8in.). [20, No Reserve]

Estimation

€110 - 170

Roman Dark Green Gemstone with Mercury. 1st-2nd ce

910 - Roman Dark Green Gemstone with Mercury. 1st-2nd century A.D. Ellipsoid in plan with intaglio Mercury in profile standing with marsupium in one hand, wearing a petasos; supplied with an impression. Go?y?niak, P., Engraved Gems from Tbilisi, Georgia, The Natsvlishvili Family Collection,Warsaw, 2022, no.45 p.88, for a similar gemstone representing Mercury. 0.30 grams, 11 mm (1/2 in.). [No Reserve]

Estimation

€110 - 170

Roman Miniature Silver Eagle Statuette. Circa 1st-

911 - Roman Miniature Silver Eagle Statuette. Circa 1st-4th century A.D. Modelled as a stylised eagle on a tongue-shaped platform, incised decoration to the body. 2.2 grams, 16 mm (5/8 in.). [No Reserve]

Estimation

€71 - 96

Roman Amber-Coloured Glass Footed Bowl with decora

912 - Roman Amber-Coloured Glass Footed Bowl with decorated Applied Rim. Circa 1st century A.D. Bell-shaped body with a wide everted rim and applied basal ring. Cf. Whitehouse, D., Roman Glass in the Corning Museum of Glass, vol.1, New York, 1997, item 92. 145 grams, 16 cm (6 1/4 in.).

Estimation

€350 - 480

Roman Silver Terminal of the Bust of a Domina. Cir

913 - Roman Silver Terminal of the Bust of a Domina. Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D. Columnar shank with terminal of a female bust with hair dressed in a chignon and wearing a stola; with a small mouth and eyes. Cf. for similar treatment of the head, Metropolitan Museum of Art, object no.2021.40.58. 2.61 grams, 33.3 mm (1 1/4 in.).

Estimation

€230 - 360

Roman and Other Bronze Artefact Group. 1st-4th cen

914 - Roman and Other Bronze Artefact Group. 1st-4th century A.D. and later Including crossbow brooch fragments, insert panel with an incuse profile bust, horse appliqu and other items. 93 grams total, 5-46 mm (1/4 - 1 3/4 in.). [19, No Reserve]

Estimation

€47 - 72

Roman Enamelled Bronze Sandal Brooch. Circa 1st ce

915 - Roman Enamelled Bronze Sandal Brooch. Circa 1st century A.D. Shoe-shaped in plan with yellow studs, loop to the heel; pin-lugs and catchplate to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R., Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 1140. 4.98 grams, 41 mm (1 5/8 in.).

Estimation

€230 - 360

Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp. 3rd-4th century A.D. Ro

916 - Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp. 3rd-4th century A.D. Rounded type with scooped nozzle and lug handle, rim to the filler hole, reserved ''X' and 'V' to the shoulders; inked '514' to base. 58 grams, 83 mm (3 1/4 in.). [No Reserve]

Estimation

€95 - 120

Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with Scroll Border. Nort

917 - Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with Scroll Border. North Africa, circa 4th century A.D. With stub nozzle and segmented loop handle, two filler holes to the discus, running guilloche to the shoulder. 102 grams, 10.4 cm (4 1/8 in.). [No Reserve]

Estimation

€71 - 96

Roman Fresco Wall Plaster Collection. 1st century

918 - Roman Fresco Wall Plaster Collection. 1st century A.D. Fragments of wall plaster with rendered surface painted with mainly Pompeii red, pale blue and white detailing; some with an impression of timber laths to the reverse. Cf. Hakanen, V., 'VI Wall Plaster Fragments' in Berg, R., Kuivalainen, I., Domus Pompeiana M. Lucretii, IX,3, 5.24, The inscriptions, Works of Art and Finds from the Old and New Excavations, Vantaa, 2019, pp.196-224, figs.3-4. 1.06 kg total, 9.7-15.3 cm (3 3/4 - 6 in.). [5, No

Estimation

€59 - 84

Roman Terracotta Coin Forger's Mould. Circa 3rd-4t

919 - Roman Terracotta Coin Forger's Mould. Circa 3rd-4th century A.D. Discoid clay mould with an impressed design of a profile bust on each face. 4.36 grams, 28 mm (1 1/8 in.). [No Reserve]

Estimation

€59 - 84

Eastern Roman Terracotta Tesserae and Tablet Colle

920 - Eastern Roman Terracotta Tesserae and Tablet Collection. Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D. Including rectangular, discoid, lentoid and other types each with moulded design, including rosette, seated figure, Tree of Life and other motifs. Cf. Rostovtzeff, M., The Caravan-Gods of Palmyra in The Journal of Roman Studies, Vol. 22, Part 1: Papers Dedicated to Sir George Macdonald K.C.B., 1932, pp.107-116, Pls. XXVI-XXVIII, for similar tesserae. 8.23 grams total, 14-27 mm (1/2 - 1 in.). [5, No Reserve]

Estimation

€83 - 110

Roman Bronze Artefact Collection. 1st-4th century

921 - Roman Bronze Artefact Collection. 1st-4th century A.D. Including gorgoneion appliqu s, bow-brooches and other items. 77 grams total, 24-51 mm (1 - 2 in.). [9, No Reserve]

Estimation

€71 - 96

Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Thunderbolt. Circa 2

922 - Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Thunderbolt. Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D. Oval intaglio with a thunderbolt with four flashes of lightning radiating from it. 0.59 grams, 12 mm (1/2 in.). [No Reserve]

Estimation

€230 - 360

Roman Bronze Fylfot Plate Brooch. Circa 3rd-4th ce

923 - Roman Bronze Fylfot Plate Brooch. Circa 3rd-4th century A.D. Plate brooch formed as a gammadion with four spurs at the hub, hook to the reverse; with broken pin. 12.6 grams, 32 mm (1 1/4 in.).

Estimation

€140 - 210

Roman Glass Cameo. Circa 2nd century A.D. Comprisi

924 - Roman Glass Cameo. Circa 2nd century A.D. Comprising: a carved female face in three-quarter view with luxuriant curls of hair, on a black glass field. 3.70 grams total, 21 mm (5/8 in.). [No Reserve]

Estimation

€230 - 360

Roman Marble Hand from a Statue. 3rd-4th century A

925 - Roman Marble Hand from a Statue. 3rd-4th century A.D. Carved in a gripping position, semi-naturalistic detailing to the knuckles and nail beds, clenched around a shaft, a spear, or possibly a scroll. Cf. similar sculpture in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, inventory no.21.88.10 (bigger). 83.7 grams, 61 mm (2 3/8 in.). [No Reserve]

Estimation

€71 - 96

Roman Green Glass Vessel. Circa 1st-2nd century A.

926 - Roman Green Glass Vessel. Circa 1st-2nd century A.D. Bulbous body with a tubular neck and an everted rim. Cf. for a similar example Filarska, B., Szkla Starozytne (Ancient Glass), vol.II, Warszawa, 1972, II, cat.84, pl.XVIII,1. 7.13 grams, 79 mm (3 1/8 in.). [No Reserve]

Estimation

€95 - 120

Miniature Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with Jupiter.

927 - Miniature Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with Jupiter. 2nd century A.D. Discoid type with stub nozzle and pierced lug handle; running scrolls to the shoulder, discus with bust of Jupiter above a bird with spread wings; cross and other symbols to the underside, central 'I' mark in the footring. 30.2 grams, 67 mm (2 5/8 in.). [No Reserve]

Estimation

€71 - 96

Roman Black Gemstone with Goddess Athena Holding a

928 - Roman Black Gemstone with Goddess Athena Holding a Spear. 2nd-3rd century A.D. Ellipsoid in plan with intaglio Athena standing wearing a crested helmet, holding a spear and with a shield by her lower leg; supplied with an impression. Cf. for the type Spier, J., Ancient gems and finger rings, Catalogue of the Collections. The J. Paul Getty Museum, Malibu, 1992, p. 127, no.341. 0.27 grams, 11 mm (3/8 in.). [No Reserve]

Estimation

€110 - 170

Roman Terracotta Coin Forger's Mould. Circa 3rd-4t

929 - Roman Terracotta Coin Forger's Mould. Circa 3rd-4th century A.D. Discoid clay mould with an impressed design of a coin on each face. 6.05 grams, 27 mm (1 in.). [No Reserve]

Estimation

€59 - 84

Late Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp Fragment Group. 4th

930 - Late Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp Fragment Group. 4th-5th century A.D. Comprising: an oil lamp fragment with a stub handle at the rear, the rim with a frieze of bearded profile busts, the discus with a seated figure facing; the other fragment with a raised ledge below, the rim with a frieze of bearded profile busts alternating with amphorae, discus showing the lower part of a folded garment(?). 123 grams total, 59-12.2 cm (2 3/8 - 4 3/4 in.). [2, No Reserve]

Estimation

€59 - 84

Roman Dark Blue Glass Bead Bracelet. Circa 1st-4th

931 - Roman Dark Blue Glass Bead Bracelet. Circa 1st-4th century A.D. Comprising mainly oblate beads, restrung with an elasticated string. 8.09 grams, 16.6 cm (6 1/2 in.). [No Reserve]

Estimation

€59 - 84

Roman Bone Gaming Dice Pair. Circa 1st-4th century

932 - Roman Bone Gaming Dice Pair. Circa 1st-4th century A.D. Comprising two cuboid dice with ring-and-dot markings disposed 1:6, 2:5, 3:4. 5.82 grams total, 11 mm each (3/8 in.). [2]

Estimation

€110 - 170

Roman Marble Head of a Woman. 3rd-4th century A.D.

933 - Roman Marble Head of a Woman. 3rd-4th century A.D. Carved in three-quarter view, with hair dressed in a chignon with frontal band and wavy segments; soft facial features with much detailing remaining to the proper right eye and mouth; likely a frieze fragment; mounted on an old collector's display stand with typed label 'Marble, woman's head / Egypt / C.25-100 A.D. / Cat.No. 6169'. Cf. Wessel K., R mische Frauenfrisuren von der severischen bis zur konstantinischen Zeit, in Arch ologischer Anze

Estimation

€4,700 - 7,200

Roman Transluscent Glass Wide Bottomed Bottle. Cir

934 - Roman Transluscent Glass Wide Bottomed Bottle. Circa 1st-4th century A.D. With a wide discoid base, conical body with slender neck and expanding rim; old label reading 'Weachler's Gallery 690'. See Whitehouse, D., Roman Glass: The Corning Museum of Glass, volume I, New York, 1997, item 315, for the type. 30.5 grams, 13.7 cm (5 3/8 in.).

Estimation

€230 - 360

Large Roman Green Glass Candlestick Unguentarium.

935 - Large Roman Green Glass Candlestick Unguentarium. Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D. With a low bell-shaped body, a tall, pinched neck, and a flared and rolled rim to the mouth. 56.4 grams, 16 cm (6 1/4 in.). [No Reserve]

Estimation

€95 - 120

Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Leaping Rabbit. 2nd-

936 - Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Leaping Rabbit. 2nd-3rd century A.D. or later Ellipsoid in plan with intaglio profile leaping animal; chipped; supplied with an impression. Cf. Nestorovi?, A., Late Roman gems from the territory of Slovenia in Gliptique Romaine, 83, 2010, pp.169-177, fig.6, for a similar gemstone with a stylised rabbit. 1.27 grams, 15 mm (5/8 in.). [No Reserve]

Estimation

€140 - 210

Roman Amethyst, Gold and Garnet Bead Necklace. 1st

937 - Roman Amethyst, Gold and Garnet Bead Necklace. 1st-3rd century A.D. Restrung group of graduated biconical amethyst beads with gold interstitial beads with granulation detailing, three crescent pendants, each with a cabochon gemstone to each of the finials. Cf. Christie's, 13 December 2013, no.297. Cf. Marshall, F.H., Catalogue of the Jewellery, Greek, Etruscan and Roman, in the Department of Antiquities, British Museum, London, 1911.no.2044, for a necklace of similar gold spheres. 51 grams, 52 c

Estimation

€3,500 - 4,800

Roman Carved Gemstone Collection. 1st-3rd century

938 - Roman Carved Gemstone Collection. 1st-3rd century A.D. Comprising: a banded agate intaglio with profile male bust; a red carnelian intaglio with winged Victory; an orange carnelian intaglio with winged Victory; a glass intaglio with a nude figure resting his hand on a boulder; a round intaglio with Victory and another figure. 1.91 grams total, 8-17 mm (1/4 - 5/8 in.). [5, No Reserve]

Estimation

€350 - 480

Roman Iridescent Glass Beaker. Circa 1st-2nd centu

939 - Roman Iridescent Glass Beaker. Circa 1st-2nd century A.D. Conical body with pontil base, slightly flared rim; repaired. 94 grams, 10.7 cm (41/4 in.). [No Reserve]

Estimation

€110 - 170

Roman Stone and Glass Gem Collection. 2nd-3rd cent

940 - Roman Stone and Glass Gem Collection. 2nd-3rd century A.D. or later Including profile female bust, standing figure with pedestal or altar, bearded head in three-quarter view and other types; some supplied with a museum-quality impression. 15.17 grams total, 5-24 mm (1/8 - 1 in.). [11, No Reserve]

Estimation

€140 - 210

Roman Bone Gaming Dice Pair. Circa 1st-4th century

941 - Roman Bone Gaming Dice Pair. Circa 1st-4th century A.D. Comprising two cuboid dice with ring-and-dot markings disposed 1:6, 2:5, 3:4. 6.6 grams total, 12 mm each (1/2 in.). [2, No Reserve]

Estimation

€95 - 120

Roman Redware Vessel Sherd with Centaur Scene. Cir

942 - Roman Redware Vessel Sherd with Centaur Scene. Circa 4th century A.D. Fragment of a vessel with rouletting and corrugations, low-relief frieze depicting a small child led by the hand by an advancing figure in a large cloak, towards a centaur holding a staff; rosettes in the field and band of pellets below; old collector's label to reverse 'Young Achilles with his mother, Thetis, taken to centaur Chiron to school'. Cf. May, T., The Pottery found at Silchester, Silchester, 1916, plate II, fig. 1,

Estimation

€71 - 96

Late Roman Bronze Ring with Serpent on a Pedestal.

943 - Late Roman Bronze Ring with Serpent on a Pedestal. 5th-6th century A.D. D-section hoop expanding towards the shoulders, ellipsoid bezel with a snake draped over an altar. 4.63 grams, 23.46 mm overall, 17.53 x 13.46 mm internal diameter (approximate size British H, USA 3 3/4, Europe 6.18, Japan 6) (1 in.). [No Reserve]

Estimation

€170 - 240

Roman Light Blue Glass Bead Bracelet. Circa 1st-4t

944 - Roman Light Blue Glass Bead Bracelet. Circa 1st-4th century A.D. Composed mainly of oblate beads, restrung with an elasticated string. 6 grams, 16 cm (6 1/4 in.). [No Reserve]

Estimation

€59 - 84

Roman and Other Black Glass Bead Necklace String.

945 - Roman and Other Black Glass Bead Necklace String. 1st-4th century A.D. and later Composed of oblate, annular, and other beads with a large discoid stone pendant, restrung. 10.55 grams, 33.5 cm (13 1/4 in.). [No Reserve]

Estimation

€59 - 84

Roman Bronze Ring with Eagle and Hare. Circa 1st c

946 - Roman Bronze Ring with Eagle and Hare. Circa 1st century A.D. D-section loop with flat oval bezel, incised motif of an eagle in profile eating a hare. For the motif, see Museum Wales, Item Number 81.79H/4.71. 9.88 grams, 25.11 mm overall, 19.24 x 14.45 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J, USA 4 3/4, Europe 8.69, Japan 8) (1 in.).

Estimation

€230 - 360

Late Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp Fragment Showing Ac

947 - Late Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp Fragment Showing Achilles Dragging the Body of Hector Behind His Chariot. 4th-5th century A.D. Comprising the majority of the top part of the oil lamp with a handle on the rear, a dynamic scene at the centre showing Achilles standing in a biga, holding a large round shield in his left hand, the body of Hector tied to the chariot and being dragged behind it, the shoulder showing leaping horses alternating with striated arrowheads. 57 grams, 11.3 cm (4 1/2 in.). [No

Estimation

€59 - 84

Roman Bronze Phallic Pendant. Circa 1st-4th centur

948 - Roman Bronze Phallic Pendant. Circa 1st-4th century A.D. Curving pendant formed as a slender phallus with lateral testes, a large suspension loop above. 2.93 grams, 29 mm (1 1/8 in.). [No Reserve]

Estimation

€71 - 96

Medium Roman Bronze Wolf-Headed Bow Brooch. Circa

949 - Medium Roman Bronze Wolf-Headed Bow Brooch. Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D. Comprising a flat-section rectangular bow with incised geometric decoration, with knop finial at a flat-section catchplate forming a stylised zoomorphic head; hinged pin to the reverse. 25.4 grams, 78 mm (3 in.). [No Reserve]

Estimation

€47 - 72

Roman and Other Mixed Glass Bead Necklace String.

950 - Roman and Other Mixed Glass Bead Necklace String. 1st-4th century A.D. and later Composed of graduated oblate, annular, and other beads, including a small biconical pendant, and a large polygonal bead as the central feature, restrung. 23.7 grams, 36 cm (14 1/8 in.). [No Reserve]

Estimation

€59 - 84

'The Cataractonium' Roman Samian Ware Cup. Gaul, e

951 - 'The Cataractonium' Roman Samian Ware Cup. Gaul, early 2nd century A.D. 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)'. 309 grams, 14.5 cm wide (5 3/4 in.). [No Reserve]

Estimation

€230 - 360

Roman Black Glass Bead Bracelet. Circa 1st-4th cen

952 - Roman Black Glass Bead Bracelet. Circa 1st-4th century A.D. Composed of mixed beads, restrung with an elasticated string. 4.79 grams, 17 cm (6 3/4 in.). [No Reserve]

Estimation

€59 - 84

Roman Bronze Pin. Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D. Taper

953 - Roman Bronze Pin. Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D. Tapering pin with a globular finial decorated with rouletting. 3.26 grams, 82 mm (3 1/4 in.). [No Reserve]

Estimation

€35 - 48

Roman Iridescent Glass Bottle. 1st-2nd century A.D

954 - Roman Iridescent Glass Bottle. 1st-2nd century A.D. Tubular in form with shallow rounded base, sloped shoulder and flared rim to the mouth. Cf. British Museum reference number 899,1229.6, for a vessel of similar form. 13.5 grams, 84 mm (3 1/4 in.). [No Reserve]

Estimation

€71 - 96

St Albans Roman Pottery Sherd Collection. 1st-4th

955 - St Albans Roman Pottery Sherd Collection. 1st-4th century A.D. Large group of fragments, including a ribbed handle, some showing a footed base, and some redware fragments; most with an inked collector's note. 2.47 kg total, 2.6-19.3 cm (1 - 7 5/8 in.). [56, No Reserve]

Estimation

€35 - 48

Roman to Medieval Bronze Ring Collection. 1st-16th

956 - Roman to Medieval Bronze Ring Collection. 1st-16th century A.D. Including disc bezel with incuse running stag, bifurcated ellipsoids, plaque with standing figure and other types. 32.9 grams total, 18-25 mm (5/8 - 1 in.). [6, No Reserve]

Estimation

€95 - 120

Roman Rock Crystal Necklace. 4th-6th century A.D.

957 - Roman Rock Crystal Necklace. 4th-6th century A.D. and later Long necklace composed of alternating facetted biconical and spherical beads, restrung and with an S-hook closure. For similar Roman rock crystal beads, see Eger, C., Khalil, L., Bead Jewellery of Late-Roman and Byzantine Time in the Province of Arabia. The Beads and Pendants of Glass, Stone, and Organic Materials from the Rock Chamber Necropolis at Khirbat Yajuz, Jordan in Zeitschrift fur Orient-Arch ologie, 2013, Band 6, Berlin, 201

Estimation

€470 - 720

Roman Bronze Pincer Bow Brooch. 1st century A.D. C

958 - Roman Bronze Pincer Bow Brooch. 1st century A.D. Comprising a round-section bow, articulated pin with a finial formed as tongs, rectangular ribbed catchplate. 13.1 grams, 82 mm (3 1/4 in.). [No Reserve]

Estimation

€47 - 72

Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Scorpion. 3rd centur

959 - Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Scorpion. 3rd century A.D. Plano-convex type with intaglio scorpion motif, the symbol of the Praetorian Guard; supplied with a museum-quality impression. Michel, S., Die Magischen Gemmen im Britischen Museum, London, 2001, p.216, no.342 (BM inv.no.G 180/A 56180). 0.23 grams, 8 mm (1/8 in.). [No Reserve]

Estimation

€230 - 360

Late Roman Terracotta Dish with Geometric Design.

960 - Late Roman Terracotta Dish with Geometric Design. Circa 5th-6th century A.D. Low in profile with stepped sidewall and square rim; central moulded spiral within concentric bands of radiating bars. 375 grams, 18.7 cm wide (7 3/8 in.). [No Reserve]

Estimation

€95 - 120

Roman Iridescent Glass Unguentarium. Circa 3rd cen

961 - Roman Iridescent Glass Unguentarium. Circa 3rd century A.D. Bell-shaped body with a long tubular neck and a flattened rim. Cf. Auth, S.H., Ancient Glass at the Newark Museum, Newark, 1976, p.114, for a similar unguentarium. 25.9 grams, 13.9 cm (5 1/2 in.).

Estimation

€110 - 170

Late Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with The Fiery Furn

962 - Late Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with The Fiery Furnace. 5th-6th century A.D. With stub handle to the rear, wide rim with rosettes, the discus with an angel above three young men: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego with flames below; a low basal ring. Cf. Bussi re, J. & Lindros Wohl, B., Ancient Lamps in the J. Paul Getty Museum, Malibu, 2017, no.18, p.21, for the type 175 grams, 14 cm (5 1/2 in.). [No Reserve]

Estimation

€230 - 360

Roman and Other 'Colchester' Pottery Collection. 1

963 - Roman and Other 'Colchester' Pottery Collection. 1st-4th century A.D. and later Including: mortaria, cooking vessels, tableware and other types, plus stone age axe fragments and a domestic animal jaw bone with teeth. Cf. similar pottery in Cool, H., Price, J., Colchester Archaeological Report 8: Roman Vessel glass from excavations in Colchester, 1971-1985, Colchester, 1985, pp.13ss. 8.4 kg total including box, 3-32 cm (1 1/4 - 12 5/8 in.). [58, No Reserve]

Estimation

€71 - 96

Roman Dark Blue Glass Vessel Fragment with Actor's

964 - Roman Dark Blue Glass Vessel Fragment with Actor's Mask. Circa 1st century A.D. With moulded detail of an actor's mask with segmented wig and heart-shaped open mouth; iridescent surface. 24.1 grams, 45 mm (1 3/4 in.).

Estimation

€230 - 360

Roman Iron Knife with Bronze Dog's Head Handle. Ci

965 - Roman Iron Knife with Bronze Dog's Head Handle. Circa 1st-4th century A.D. Comprising a long single-edged iron blade set in a short hexagonal-section bronze handle with a dog-head finial. 29.2 grams, 16.5 cm (6 1/2 in.).

Estimation

€140 - 210

Roman Silver Ring with Apollo Gemstone. Circa 2nd-

966 - Roman Silver Ring with Apollo Gemstone. Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D. D-section hoop with expanding shoulders, red stone intaglio with an altar and a nude male figure holding a branch. Cf. Marshall, F.H., Catalogue of the Finger Rings - Greek, Etruscan and Roman - in the Department of Antiquities, British Museum, London, 1968, item 386, for the type. 10.88 grams, 24.12 mm overall, 18.25 x 15.48 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J 1/2, USA 5, Europe 9.32, Japan 9) (1 in.).

Estimation

€230 - 360

Roman Carved Gemstone Collection. 1st-3rd century

967 - Roman Carved Gemstone Collection. 1st-3rd century A.D. and later Comprising: a green glass intaglio; a red garnet carbuncle with a quiver and a bow; an onyx(?) intaglio with a profile bust; a small round intaglio with a lion; a red jasper intaglio with a stylised animal on a baseline. 2.55 grams total, 7-15 mm (1/8 - 5/8 in.). [5, No Reserve]

Estimation

€350 - 480

Roman Gold Earring Pair with Bead Drops. Circa 2nd

968 - Roman Gold Earring Pair with Bead Drops. Circa 2nd-4th century A.D. Matched pair, each comprising a leaf plaque on a triangular band with three loops, each with a round-section tubular ribbed shaft with blue and green glass beads; hook closure to the reverse. Cf. Marshall, F.H., Catalogue of the Jewellery, Greek, Etruscan and Roman, in the Department of Antiquities, British Museum, London, 1911, item 2659, for type. 7.02 grams total, 38 mm each (1 1/2 in.). [2]

Estimation

€950 - 1,200

Roman Bronze Ring with Animal. Circa 3rd century A

969 - Roman Bronze Ring with Animal. Circa 3rd century A.D. Flattened conical bezel with incuse motif to the apex, lion standing with raised tail and head turned towards the rear. For a similar iconography cf. Spier, J., Ancient gems and finger rings, Catalogue of the Collections. The J. Paul Getty Museum, Malibu, 1992, p.141 no.387. 4.22 grams, 23.66 mm overall, 16.12 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J 1/2, USA 5, Europe 9.32, Japan 9) (1 in.). [No Reserve]

Estimation

€47 - 72

Roman Black Gemstone with Victory Scene. 2nd-3rd c

970 - Roman Black Gemstone with Victory Scene. 2nd-3rd century A.D. Ellipsoid in plan with chamfered sides, intaglio scene with soldier or gladiator standing with a spear, figure to his rear holding a wreath above his head; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 2.18 grams, 19 mm (3/4 in.).

Estimation

€290 - 420

Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Goddess Nemesis Vict

971 - Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Goddess Nemesis Victoria. Augustan, 1st century A.D. Biconvex in section with intaglio figure of Victory or Nemesis, winged and wearing a flounced robe; supplied with an impression. Cf. Ravinho, G., Roman Engraved Gems in the National Archaeological Museum in Lisbon in Studies in ancient Art and Civilization, vol.21, 2017, pp.173-245, figs.28-30, for similar gemstones of Victory, Nemesis or other syncretic deities. 0.56 grams, 15 mm (5/8 in.). [No Reserve]

Estimation

€140 - 210

Roman Gold Ring with Emerald Cabochon. 2nd-3rd cen

972 - Roman Gold Ring with Emerald Cabochon. 2nd-3rd century A.D. Hollow-formed with a later inset cabochon to the bezel. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 353, for type. 3.11 grams, 21.73 mm overall, 16.44 x 14.07 mm internal diameter (approximate size British I, USA 4 1/2, Europe 7.44, Japan 7) (7/8 in.).

Estimation

€830 - 1,100

Roman Chalcedony Gemstone with Mercury. 3rd centur

973 - Roman Chalcedony Gemstone with Mercury. 3rd century A.D. Transparent oval intaglio with an engraved image of Mercury standing and facing right, holding a caduceus and a marsupium. 0.63 grams, 12 mm (1/2 in.). (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.)

Estimation

€350 - 480

Roman Bronze Herm with Bust of Dionysus from a Loc

974 - Roman Bronze Herm with Bust of Dionysus from a Lockplate. 2nd century A.D. With a tapering rectangular shaft with applied low-relief male genitalia and incised wine leaves, a finial formed as a crowned youthful male head with an attachment loop to the top; the lower end with an H-shaped ward. 56.7 grams, 10.9 cm (4 1/4 in.).

Estimation

€230 - 360

Roman Fresco Painted Wall Plaster Fragment. Circa

975 - Roman Fresco Painted Wall Plaster Fragment. Circa 1st century A.D. With impression to the reverse of the laths to which it was attached; prepared face with chestnut-red pigment; collector's inked findspot legend 'Ostia 9'56'. 284 grams, 11.6 cm (4 1/2 in.). [No Reserve]

Estimation

€35 - 48

Roman Bronze Tree-Support with Lion Skin. 1st-2nd

976 - Roman Bronze Tree-Support with Lion Skin. 1st-2nd century A.D. Modelled in the round as a lion-skin draped over a tree trunk with the head resting on the opposite side and flanked by the front paws, a teardrop-shaped plaque above. 19.87 grams, 29 mm (1 1/8 in.). (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.)

Estimation

€110 - 170

Roman Triple-Hooped Gold Ring with Sapphire and Ot

977 - Roman Triple-Hooped Gold Ring with Sapphire and Other Gems. 2nd-3rd century A.D. Broad hoop divided by slits into three panels, each with triangular granule clusters to the shoulders flanking a low cell with inset sapphire, red and green glass. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 252, for type. 2.77 grams, 16.04 mm overall, 14.12 x 11.57 mm internal diameter (approximate size British D, USA 1 3/4, Europe 1.15, Japan 1) (5/8 in.). [No Reserve

Estimation

€470 - 720

Late Roman Bronze Ornate Key with Beast Heads. Cir

978 - Late Roman Bronze Ornate Key with Beast Heads. Circa 5th century A.D. Comprising: broad bow with punched serpent detail to both faces and smaller loop above; balustered shank with hollow forward end flanked by spurs. Cf. similar item in the Metropolitan Museum of Art under accession no. 06.176.89. 17.6 grams, 63 mm (2 1/2 in.).

Estimation

€110 - 170

Roman Hippocampus Gemstone in Iron Bezel. Early Au

979 - Roman Hippocampus Gemstone in Iron Bezel. Early Augustan Period, 1st century B.C.-1st century A.D. Fragment of an iron bezel with an oval brown intaglio depicting a stylised hippocampus. 4.15 grams, 22 mm (7/8 in.).

Estimation

€170 - 240

Roman and Other Yellow Glass Bead Necklace String.

980 - Roman and Other Yellow Glass Bead Necklace String. 1st-4th century A.D. and later Composed mainly of graduated oblate, annular and spherical beads with larger beads as a central feature, restrung. 25.15 grams, 41.5 cm (16 3/8 in.). [No Reserve]

Estimation

€59 - 84

Roman Gemstone Collection. 3rd century A.D. or ear

981 - Roman Gemstone Collection. 3rd century A.D. or earlier Including standing figures with vessel, seated figure with lyre, scorpion and other types; each supplied with a museum-quality impression. Cf. for a similar gemstone with scorpion Michel, S., Die Magischen Gemmen im Britischen Museum, London, 2001, p.216, no.342 (BM inv.no.G 180/A 56180). 6.57 grams total, 9-14 mm (3/8 - 1/2 in.). [10, No Reserve]

Estimation

€140 - 210

Roman Bronze Statuette of Dioskouros. Circa 2nd-4t

982 - Roman Bronze Statuette of Dioskouros. Circa 2nd-4th century A.D. Modelled in the round as a young nude male with engraved details to the body, wearing pileus hat; feet absent. Cf. Rolland, H., Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 107. 31.3 grams, 59 mm (2 3/8 in.).

Estimation

€290 - 420

Roman Bronze Articulated Spoon with Folding Lion H

983 - Roman Bronze Articulated Spoon with Folding Lion Handle. Circa 1st-2nd century A.D. Comprising a shallow piriform bowl, raised neck with movable pinned hinge attached to a handle formed as a lying lion, crescent-shaped finial; in working order. See The Metropolitan Museum of Art, object Number: 17.192.254, for the type. 20.6 grams, 10.4 cm (4 1/8 in.).

Estimation

€230 - 360

Roman Bronze Ring Bezel Group. 2nd-3rd century A.D

984 - Roman Bronze Ring Bezel Group. 2nd-3rd century A.D. Including cloison with profile bust, similar with standing figure, and other types. Cf. Ravinho, G., Some engraved gems from Ammaia in Pallas, vol.33, 2010, pp.13-33, figs.3,10,12, and pl.I,1, for similar gemstones with images of divinities. 22.7 grams total, 14-25 mm (1/2 - 1 in.). [10, No Reserve]

Estimation

€71 - 96

Roman and Other Yellow Glass Bead Necklace String.

985 - Roman and Other Yellow Glass Bead Necklace String. 1st-4th century A.D. and later Composed mainly of graduated oblate and spherical beads, restrung. 20.6 grams, 34 cm (13 3/8 in.). [No Reserve]

Estimation

€59 - 84

Eastern Roman Silver Ring with Cabochon. Circa 3rd

986 - Eastern Roman Silver Ring with Cabochon. Circa 3rd-5th century A.D. Comprising a wide D-section hoop and a large oval bezel, later set with a turquoise-coloured cabochon. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 468, for a similar ring in gold. 21.17 grams, 27.07 mm overall, 19.70 x 16.15 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13) (1 in.). [No Reserve]

Estimation

€140 - 210

Roman Chalcedony Gemstone Collection. 1st-3rd cent

987 - Roman Chalcedony Gemstone Collection. 1st-3rd century A.D. Comprising an ellipsoid with a standing goddess Minerva (Athena) wearing a helmet and a long robe, holding a shield and a spear; one plano-convex in profile with a standing figure of Helios holding a sceptre, wearing an aureole crown, supplied with an impression. 2.11 grams total, 14-15 mm (1/2 in.). [2] (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.)

Estimation

€210 - 290

Roman Stone and Glass Gem Collection. 1st-3rd cent

988 - Roman Stone and Glass Gem Collection. 1st-3rd century A.D. Including profile bust, standing figure with a cornucopia, bird with wings spread, and other types; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 4.37 grams total, 8-13 mm (3/8 - 1/2 in.). [10, No Reserve]

Estimation

€170 - 240

Roman Hematite Gemstone with Head of Medusa. 2nd-3

989 - Roman Hematite Gemstone with Head of Medusa. 2nd-3rd century A.D. Ellipsoid in plan with chamfered side; obverse: gorgoneion with radiating strokes surrounding; reverse: incised enigmatic legend 'IVLI[.]/TKVH[.]'; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 3.04 grams, 17 mm (5/8 in.). [No Reserve]

Estimation

€110 - 170

Roman Stone Intaglio with Scorpion. 2nd-3rd centur

990 - Roman Stone Intaglio with Scorpion. 2nd-3rd century A.D. Plano-convex type with incuse scorpion; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 1.53 grams, 16 mm (5/8 in.). [No Reserve]

Estimation

€59 - 84

Roman and Other Mixed Glass Bead Necklace String.

991 - Roman and Other Mixed Glass Bead Necklace String. 1st-4th century A.D. and later Composed of annular, oblate, and other beads with a large facetted biconical bead fragment as a central feature, restrung. 17.19 grams, 35.2 cm (13 7/8 in.). [No Reserve]

Estimation

€59 - 84

Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with the God Sol and Mak

992 - Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with the God Sol and Maker's Mark. Late 1st century A.D. With stub handle to the rear, wide shoulder and discus with low-relief facing bust of Sol wearing a radiate crown; basal ring enclosing '???' maker's mark; old collector's note: 'Complete save for the nozzle. On the discus bust of Sol radiate with five rays. Potter's mark on base Pi, gamma, lambda of the Greek alphabet. Light orange slip. This mark unpublished, although this type appears in Broneer, Corinth.Pl XVI

Estimation

€59 - 84

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