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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Large Roman Aucissa Bow Brooch with Wolf's Face. 1st-2nd Century AD: A large bronze Aucissa variant type bow brooch with annulet decoration to the head, narrow half-round cross-section bow; the lower bow and foot forming a stylised wolf's face with pellet eyes and

0049: Large Roman Aucissa Bow Brooch with Wolf's Face. 1st-2nd Century ADEst. £80-£120Lot Passed

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Roman Phallic Pendant1st-3rd Century AD: A bronze phallic pendant with stylized anatomical detailing and a large suspension loop. 8.14 grams, 36mm. Ex collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman; acquired on the UK art market; previously on the

0050: Roman Phallic Pendant1st-3rd Century ADEst. £60-£80

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Roman Terracotta Wine Flagon 1st,2nd Century AD: With globular body, thick basal ring, tall columnar neck with biconical collar, single strap handle to the rear; 6 in. around 360 grams, 15 cm .From the collection of a High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire,

0051: Roman Terracotta Wine Flagon 1st,2nd Century ADEst. £100-£120

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Roman Ring with Cupid Gemstone 1st-3rd Century AD: A silver Roman ring with solid band and carnelian intaglio with the image of winged Cupid ; 17.23mm internal diameter, overall diameter 24mm, 8.22 grams. Gem not firmly attached in the encasement.

0052: Roman Ring with Cupid Gemstone 1st-3rd Century ADEst. £300-£400Lot Passed

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Roman Bone Dice 1st - 3rd Century AD: The cube with incised dotted rings on each facet numbering 1 to 6; 9 mm, 2 grams. Provenance information: Purchased by the current owner in London in 2022. From: Private collection D.G. collected

0053: Roman Bone Dice 1st - 3rd Century ADEst. £120-£160

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Roman Bronze Key 1st, 3rd Century AD: A massive key ring , green patina intact Measurements: length 33.60 mm , 26.80 gr.Fine condition. From the collection of UK gentlemen, acquired on the German art market around 2000s.

0054: Roman Bronze Key 1st, 3rd Century ADEst. £60-£80

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Roman Phallic Pendant1st-2nd Century AD. : A bronze amulet in the form of a phallus; suspension loop to the top. 7.36 grams, 31 mm. From a old collection; previously acquired in the 1990s. Fine condition.

0055: Roman Phallic Pendant1st-2nd Century AD. Est. £60-£80

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Roman Votive Ring with Eagle Gemstone 2nd,3rd Century AD: A bronze Roman ring with solid band and orange carnelian intaglio with the image of aquila with open wings; 17.44 internal diameter, 1.75 grams. From the collection of EU gentleman living in UK,

0056: Roman Votive Ring with Eagle Gemstone 2nd,3rd Century ADEst. £200-£240

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Roman Military Razor 2nd, 3rd Century AD: Bronze handle, formed as horse head turning left , attached to a solid iron blade; 130mm, 56.6 grams. Fine condition. From the collection of UK gentlemen, acquired on the German art market around

0057: Roman Military Razor 2nd, 3rd Century ADEst. £250-£300Lot Passed

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Roman Plumbata Type Pointed Arrow 3rd,5th Century AD: An iron plumbata type dart formed with a twisted section neck and barbed triangular head; 185mm, 22 grams Acquired before 2000. From the collection of UK gentleman.

0058: Roman Plumbata Type Pointed Arrow 3rd,5th Century ADEst. £80-£120

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Roman Bronze Eagle-Aquila Figurine 1st,2nd Century AD: A solid bronze Roman eagle on modelled in the round with naturalistic detailing, standing on platform with wings held open;27grams, 34 mm. From the private collection of European collector; acquired

0059: Roman Bronze Eagle-Aquila Figurine 1st,2nd Century ADEst. £200-£250

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Roman Bronze Key-Ring 1st,3rd Century AD: A substantial Roman bronze key-ring, green-brown patina intact. Measurements: length 38 mm, 31 grams. Very Fine condition. From the collection of a London gentleman; acquired 2000s on the European

0060: Roman Bronze Key-Ring 1st,3rd Century ADEst. £60-£80

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Roman Bone Astragalus Gaming Piece 1st ,3rd Century AD: Roman bone-loaded astragalus gaming piece. Purchased by the current owner in London in 2020. From: Private collection since 1990. Fine condition.

0061: Roman Bone Astragalus Gaming Piece 1st ,3rd Century ADEst. £50-£70

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Roman Bronze Figurine of Mercury2nd - 4th Century AD: A cast bronze statuette of the god Mercury standing nude with a cloak over his left shoulder, coin purse in his right hand, petasos to his head; nice olive-green patina intact; around 45 mm with the

0062: Roman Bronze Figurine of Mercury2nd - 4th Century ADEst. £120-£180Lot Passed

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Roman Bronze Key 1st, 3rd Century AD: A massive bronze key-ring , green patina intact; length 43 mm , 23 gr. From the collection of EU gentleman living in UK.

0063: Roman Bronze Key 1st, 3rd Century ADEst. £70-£90

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Roman Bronze Pendant with Lion Head 1st ,2nd Century AD: Large bronze pendant with lion head. Olive green smooth patina; 35 grams, length 42mm. From the collection of a EU gentleman; acquired 1990 on the EU art market.

0064: Roman Bronze Pendant with Lion Head 1st ,2nd Century ADEst. £140-£200

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Roman Silver Brooch 1st, 3rd Century AD: A silver brooch with solid body and pin intact; 41mm, 6.5 grams. From the collection of EU gentleman living in UK.

0065: Roman Silver Brooch 1st, 3rd Century ADEst. £60-£80Lot Passed

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Roman Bronze Phallic-Good Luck Pendant 1st, 3rd Century AD: A bronze amulet in the form of a phallus; suspension loop to the top. 12.29 grams, 33 mm. From a old collection; previously acquired in the 1990s. Fine condition.

0066: Roman Bronze Phallic-Good Luck Pendant 1st, 3rd Century ADEst. £80-£120

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Roman Silver Lunar Pendant 1st, 3rd Century AD: Suspension loop and flat body. From the collection of an EU gentleman formed in the 1990s. Acquired on the UK art market; 2.33 grams, 24mm. Cf. similar pendant in the collection of the British

0067: Roman Silver Lunar Pendant 1st, 3rd Century ADEst. £80-£120

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Roman Bronze Figural Horse Brooch 2nd, 3rd Century AD: A Roman bronze plate brooch in the form of standing horse on the left. Ctch plate and pin on reserve; 33mm,16.03 gr. From the collection of UK gentleman. Acquired on the German art market in 2000s.

0068: Roman Bronze Figural Horse Brooch 2nd, 3rd Century ADEst. £120-£160

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Roman Murmillo Gladiator Brooch2nd, 3rd Century AD: A bronze plate brooch of a gladiator advancing, Murmillo type with curved peak to the helmet, broad rectangular shield and short Gladius sword held across the chest; hinged pin absent and damaged

0069: Roman Murmillo Gladiator Brooch2nd, 3rd Century ADEst. £180-£220

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Roman Bronze Brooch ROMA 1st, 3rd Century AD: Bronze fibula (brooch) of a circular form with an openwork design featuring the letters ROMA, with the R, M, and A circumscribed by the O. The back has an extended arm, with the pin and catch absent.

0070: Roman Bronze Brooch ROMA 1st, 3rd Century ADEst. £60-£80

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Romano-Celtic Bronze Swastika Brooch 2nd, 4th Century AD: A bronze plate brooch with four radiating ends -heads on curved neck, pin and catch to the reverse are absent; 26mm, 8.44 grams. From the collection of UK gentleman.

0071: Romano-Celtic Bronze Swastika Brooch 2nd, 4th Century ADEst. £80-£100

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Roman Bronze Figural Brooch -Rabbit 2nd,3rd Century AD: A bronze figural brooch of rabbit, some area still silvered; 22.31mm, 3.83 grams. From the collection of UK gentleman. Acquired on the UK art market.

0072: Roman Bronze Figural Brooch -Rabbit 2nd,3rd Century ADEst. £60-£80

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