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Roman, (1st century A.D.), glass jug of squat bulbous form with single broad handle, some irridescence, height 110mm.
Estimate $900
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Roman, (2nd century A.D.), miniature irridescent glass unguent bottle, of bulbous form with tapering stem and spout, height 44mm. Very fine and complete with no faults.
Estimate $450
SOLD $470
Roman, (3rd - 4th century A.D.), pale green glass dish with sloping walls and folded strengthened rim, the floor of the dish is folded down in the centre to produce a hollow ring base, diameter 190mm. Extremely fine, attractive and rare.
Estimate $1,300
SOLD $1,100
Roman, (c.4th century A.D.), olive green glass jug with funnel mouth, spiral glass applied around the lip exterior, another band encircles the lower neck, pear shaped body on a folded foot and an applied vertical handle, height 210mm. Large and attractive, some professional repairs to the body, otherwise very fine and scarce.
Estimate $1,400
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Roman, (c.4th century A.D.), pale brown glass jug with a trefoil rim and fluted bowl, height 150mm. Two fragments from rim reattached, very fine with some irridescence, scarce.
Estimate $1,400
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Roman, (c.4th century A.D.), beaker of pale green glass with a flared rim and thin trail around the neck, height 10mm. Extremely fine with no faults, scarce.
Estimate $400
SOLD $300
Roman, (c.4th century A.D.), clear glass flask with a tall neck decorated with a spiral trail, height 140mm. Very fine with no faults, scarce.
Estimate $600
SOLD $360
Roman, (1st - 4th century A.D.), pottery oil lamps, one with a moulded image of a horse, another with an amphora design, length 80 - 100mm. Very fine. (3)
Estimate $200
SOLD $210
Roman, (1st - 2nd century A.D.), flint stone and iron shaving razor, of intricately knapped triangular design, with attached iron blade, (57mm high x 50mm wide). Extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $270
Roman, 1st-3rd century A.D., cast bronze applique of a female head, depicting facing with elaborate headdress and hairstyle, hand punched and chased with designs after casting, (50mm high, 33mm wide). Attractively toned, very fine and scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Roman, (1st - 3rd century A.D.), bronze fascinus or penis, of anatomically correct form, with attached suspension loop for wear as an amulet, (23mm long). Toned, very fine and rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $240
Roman, 1st century A.D., carnelian intaglio set in the remnants of a ring, depicting the laureate head of a male youth facing left, (16 x 12mm). A few minor chips, otherwise very fine and rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $320
Roman, (1st - 2nd century A.D.), bronze handle from a vessel, arched form with thumb rest above and vine leaf to the base, length 130mm. Very fine and complete.
Estimate $150
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Roman, (c.1st-2nd century A.D.), bronze vase handle attachment, of curved form terminating in the bearded head of a deity, incised design to the top, (200mm high). Attractive patina, crack to stem, otherwise very fine and scarce.
Estimate $150
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Roman, (1st-3rd century A.D.), bronze vessel handle, from a small pitcher, of elaborate design with heart shaped base, (51mm high); bronze belt buckle, (2nd-3rd century A.D.), with full belt plate and movement, (35mm long); bronze military seal box, (2nd - 3rd century A.D.), of tear drop form, with heart shaped design to the face, (42mm long); glass bead, (2nd - 3rd century A.D.), of cylinder form, dark blue glass with white pattern, (30mm long). Toning, very fine and scarce. (4)
Estimate $100
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Roman, (2nd century A.D.), bronze hammer with a central hole for a wooden handle, length 130mm. Extremely fine.
Estimate $300
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Roman, (1st-3rd century), bronze hairpin, needle shaped shaft with broad oval top, (140mm long); another with circular pierced top design, (125mm long); bronze needle, possibly a hairpin or designed for medicinal use, (135mm long). Toning, very fine. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Roman, bronze hairpin, (2nd-3rd century A.D.), long straight pin section topped with a vase finial, (length 210mm); (1st-2nd century A.D.), bronze spatula, for cosmetic use, of broad form tapering to a curved end, twisted handle; (c.3rd century A.D.), bronze mirror, of circular disc form, remnants of handle attachment, (108mm diameter). Toning, very fine and scarce. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $160
Roman, (c.200 A.D.), bronze toilet set, part of a chatelaine, comprising a nail cleaner and an ear wax remover, finely worked around a suspension loop, (65mm long); bronze nail cleaner, (1st - 2nd century A.D.), leaf shaped form, with suspension piercing, (43mm long); Greece, (4th century B.C.), terracotta loom weight, with central seal impression, (47mm diameter). Very fine and scarce. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Roman, (3rd - 4th century A.D.), silver pin finial formed as the head of a dolphin with open mouth, incised lentoid eyes, later tapering pin shank with twisted section, length 85mm. Very fine with some restoration.
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
Roman, (c.4th century A.D.), pair of copper alloy chariot fittings of sarcophagus form, with a decoration in silver inlay of volutes and scrolls, width 65mm each. Extremely fine and unusual. (2)
Estimate $1,500
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Roman, (1st century A.D.), silver plated brooch, of shield form, with two dolphins above the circular section, (32mm long); (1st - 3rd century A.D.), bronze circular plate fibula or brooch, with central protruding cone and eight outward lugs, parcel-silvered with oak wreath pattern around the centre, (33mm diameter). Toning, very fine and scarce. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
Roman, 2nd century A.D., bronze or iron finger ring, of broad oval form, the bezel containing a carnelian intaglio carved with the image of Victory placing a shield on a trophy, (25mm diameter). Ring with slight corrosion, the intaglio extremely fine and intact.
Estimate $200
SOLD $260
Roman, 2nd - 3rd century A.D., bronze key ring, of fine style with an 8-pronged key, possibly for a lady to access a small jewellery box, 20mm diameter. Very fine with custom perspex stand.
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Roman, (1st - 3rd century A.D.), carnelian intaglios, attached to fragments of rings, one depicting a winged Griffin seated left, another depicting a satyr seated left holding a bunch of grapes, the last depicting a Harpy bird walking right, (10mm - 15mm long). A few minor chips, otherwise very fine and rare. (3)
Estimate $200
SOLD $440
Roman, 2nd century A.D., iron finger ring, of oval form, the bezel containing a carnelian intaglio carved with the image of Mercury holding a caduceus, (23mm diameter). Mild corrosion, the intaglio good very fine and intact.
Estimate $200
SOLD $180
Roman, 4th-5th century A.D., bronze finger ring, the raised decorative bezel engraved with the image of an eagle with wings spread, crescent moon above, (25mm diameter). Attractive patina, good very fine and intact.
Estimate $100
SOLD $130
Roman, (1st century A.D.), bronze fibula, of t-bar form with tapering body, (34mm long). Attractively toned, extremely fine with hinge intact.
Estimate $100
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Roman, (1st - 2nd century A.D.), bronze fibula, of angular bow-form, the body with sectional design, (63mm long). Attractive toning, very fine and intact.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Roman, 1st-2nd century A.D., bronze finger ring, of diminutive form, the raised bezel containing a glass or dark stone intaglio depicting a bull standing left, (20mm diameter). Slight crack to ring, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60