Ancient Art -Antiquities and Ancient Coins

Roman Bronze Theatrical Mask Applique1st-2nd Century AD

Roman Intaglio Gem with Philosopher or Emperor of Severus Dynasty 3rd Century AD

Attica, Athens AR Tetradrachm. Circa 454-404 BC.

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Roman Bronze Theatrical Mask Applique1st-2nd Century AD: An Ancient Roman bronze theatre mask appliqué with a hollow back- infilled with lead and iron (originally an attachment pin was attached). Dark brown-green, glossy patina intact; 40mm, 90 grams.

0025: Roman Bronze Theatrical Mask Applique1st-2nd Century ADEst. £400-£600Lot Passed

Pair of Roman Bronze Applique of Diana with Bow Quiver. Ca. 1st-2nd Century AD: Pair of bronze applique, facing Diana, the Roman goddess of the hunt, with a bow quiver strapped across her back. The quiver straps run between her breasts and she is draped with a chiton and an

0026: Pair of Roman Bronze Applique of Diana with Bow Quiver. Ca. 1st-2nd Century ADEst. £500-£600Lot Passed

Ancient Roman Bronze Applique of Silenus1st Century BC-1st Century AD: An Ancient Greco-Roman bronze appliqué of Silenus. Green olive patina intact; 36mm, 32 grams. For similar lots, see Christie's of 11/12/2013 lot 209. From the collection of EU gentlemen living in

0027: Ancient Roman Bronze Applique of Silenus1st Century BC-1st Century ADEst. £500-£600Lot Passed

Roman Steelyard Balance 1st-3rd Century AD: A steelyard (statera) balance consisting of a rectangular beam with disc-shaped terminals, three hanging chains ending in a large hooks, and suspended lead contra weight on iron hook . The face of

0028: Roman Steelyard Balance 1st-3rd Century ADEst. £300-£400Lot Passed

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Roman Box with Cherub 1st-3rd Century AD: A silver box of elliptical shape with lid decorated with a gilt laurel wreath and cherub wearing cloak and holding up a bunch of grapes. Property of a Surrey collector; acquired in the early 1970s.

0029: Roman Box with Cherub 1st-3rd Century ADEst. £400-£600

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Late Roman Gold Cross 6th-8th Century AD: A gold cross pendant comprising four arms each with granular-filigree decoration, central carnelian gem; 4.40 grams, 33mm /25mm. Property of a South London gentleman; previously in a private

0030: Late Roman Gold Cross 6th-8th Century ADEst. £1,000-£1,200Lot Passed

Roman Bronze Gasket Fittings 1st,3rd Century AD: A lot of bronze and some iron fragments of a Roman wooden chest. Measures of the bronze plate 13.4 cm / 12 cm. Property of a European gentleman; formerly in an old collection formed around the 2000s.

0031: Roman Bronze Gasket Fittings 1st,3rd Century ADEst. £250-£300Lot Passed

Roman Terracotta Fragment with Running Wild Boar 2nd,3rd Century AD: Terracotta fragment from the body of a large vessel with a decorative relief of running wild board; 100 grams, 102 mm. Fine condition. From the collection of EU gentleman living in UK. Acquired on

0032: Roman Terracotta Fragment with Running Wild Boar 2nd,3rd Century ADEst. £200-£300Lot Passed

Roman Terracotta Bowl Fragment with Diana 1st Century AD: Large terracotta base fragment from a bowl ,decorated with a tondo depicting in relief a portrait bust of goddess Diana;167mm diameter, 200 grams. Fine condition. From the collection of EU gentleman

0033: Roman Terracotta Bowl Fragment with Diana 1st Century ADEst. £800-£1,200Lot Passed

Roman or Parthian Handled Green Glass Sprinkler Flask 1st-2nd Century AD: A single-handled mould-blown glass pitcher, doubling as a sprinkler flask, the inner diaphragm at the junction of the neck and body with a small piercing to restrict the flow of liquid from the

0034: Roman or Parthian Handled Green Glass Sprinkler Flask 1st-2nd Century ADEst. £300-£450Lot Passed

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Roman Square-Shaped Bell 1st, 3rd Century AD: A bronze bell of quadrilateral form, with a rectangular cross-section at base, tapering to a rounded dome with large integral suspension loop with five facets to the outer face; clanger absent. Cf.

0035: Roman Square-Shaped Bell 1st, 3rd Century ADEst. £80-£120

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Roman Bronze Latch Key 1st,3rd Century AD: A bronze key with brown patina; 47 mm, 22.03 grams. From the collection of EU gentleman living in UK. Acquired on the German art market in 2000s.

0036: Roman Bronze Latch Key 1st,3rd Century ADEst. £60-£80

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Roman Bronze Latch Key 1st,3rd Century AD: A bronze key with brown patina; 54 mm, 24 grams. From the collection of EU gentleman living in UK. Acquired on the German art market in 2000s.

0037: Roman Bronze Latch Key 1st,3rd Century ADEst. £60-£80

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Large Roman Latch Key 2nd, 3rd Century AD: A large bronze key with pentagonal bow, knop to each corner, rectangular-section stem rectangular bit with triangular-section teeth. Cf. The Metropolitan Museum, accession number 10.100.159, for

0038: Large Roman Latch Key 2nd, 3rd Century ADEst. £150-£200

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Large Roman Latch Key 3rd- 4t Century AD: A large bronze key with decorated body and olive green patina. Cf. The Metropolitan Museum, accession number 10.100.159, for similar; cf. Committee of The City of London, Catalogue of the Collection

0039: Large Roman Latch Key 3rd- 4t Century ADEst. £80-£120

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Roman Silver Cross Brooch 1st, 3rd Century AD: A silver cross brooch with overall decoration and pin intact; 13 grams, 42 mm. Very fine condition. Acquired from a London dealer, previously on the London Art market prior 1990s. Very fine condition.

0040: Roman Silver Cross Brooch 1st, 3rd Century ADEst. £80-£100Lot Passed

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Roman Deep Blue Glass Bracelet 4th, 6th Century AD : Pair of a deep blue glass annular bracelets; 28.59 gr total, diameter 70mm ; Cf. The Metropolitan Museum, accession number 17.194.334, for similar. Acquired before 1950. With Pierre Bergé &

0041: Roman Deep Blue Glass Bracelet 4th, 6th Century AD Est. £100-£120

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Roman Black Glass Bracelet 3rd-6th Century AD: A black glass, annular pair of bracelets; 34 grams , diameter 66mm Cf. The Metropolitan Museum, accession number 17.194.334, for similar. Acquired before 1950. With Pierre Bergé & Associés, Paris,

0042: Roman Black Glass Bracelet 3rd-6th Century ADEst. £100-£120Lot Passed

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Roman Silver Ring with Moon and Star 3rd Century AD: A silver ring with oval hoop, expanding towards the conical shoulders, circular- encased carnelian stone ,engraved with moon and star. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991. 6.09

0043: Roman Silver Ring with Moon and Star 3rd Century ADEst. £200-£300

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Roman Crossbow Brooch4th Century AD: A solid bronze crossbow brooch with three onion-shaped knops to the headplate, deep bow, trapezoidal footplate with chamfered edges, and raised panels with incised annulets, original hinged pin to

0044: Roman Crossbow Brooch4th Century ADEst. £100-£140Lot Passed

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Ancient Roman Key1st,2nd Century AD: Solid Roman bronze key . Fine condition, 37mm , 20 grams. From the collection of European gentleman living in London. Collection formed around 1990s.

0045: Ancient Roman Key1st,2nd Century ADEst. £50-£70

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Roman Silver Ring Inscribed with C.UL.R. 3rd Century AD: A silver ring with ellipsoid double-concave hoop, expanding towards the conical shoulders, octagonal high bezel with circular plate inscribed with the Latin letters 'C.UL.R' possibly for Caius Ulpius

0046: Roman Silver Ring Inscribed with C.UL.R. 3rd Century ADEst. £160-£200Lot Passed

Roman Gold Marriage Ring 2nd, 3rd Century AD: A gold ring with bifid hoop expanding to ellipsoid bezels , each engraved- clasped hands holding a flowers and bird holding a branch motifs; 3.47grams, 15.77mm max internal diameter. Cf. Chadour,

0047: Roman Gold Marriage Ring 2nd, 3rd Century ADEst. £600-£800Lot Passed

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Massive Roman Crossbow Brooch4th Century AD: A solid bronze crossbow brooch with three onion-shaped knops to the headplate, deep bow, trapezoidal footplate with chamfered edges, and raised panels with incised annulets, hinged pin to the

0048: Massive Roman Crossbow Brooch4th Century ADEst. £100-£140

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