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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Ancient Greek, Roman and Medieval Antiquities and Ancient Coins

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Roman Bronze Lock Hasp 2nd,3rd Century AD: A bronze lock hasp in the form of a male figure with incised detail and loop above his head; 122mm, 62 grams. Intact, nice green patina with some earthy surface deposits. Very fine condition.

0121: Roman Bronze Lock Hasp 2nd,3rd Century ADEst. £120-£160

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Medieval Gold Ring with Cabochon12th-14th Century AD: Medieval- solid gold ring with oval sectioned band and large cabochon .Originally acquired 1990s-early 2000s from East Anglian private collection; 3.29 grams, 21.64 mm overall, 18.38 mm internal

0122: Medieval Gold Ring with Cabochon12th-14th Century ADEst. £1,000-£1,200Lot Passed

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Roman Bronze Pair of Tweezers 1st, 3rd Century AD: A pair of Roman bronze tweezers. 59mm and 74mm, 12.58 grams. Ex European private collection.

0123: Roman Bronze Pair of Tweezers 1st, 3rd Century ADEst. £70-£100

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Hellenistic Acanthus Jewellery Matrix4th-2nd Century BC: A trapezoidal bronze matrix, likely for jewellery production, bearing an acanthus leaf motif in relief to one face, with delicate detailing. Cf. Treister, M., 'Bronze Matrices from George Ortiz

0124: Hellenistic Acanthus Jewellery Matrix4th-2nd Century BCEst. £200-£300Lot Passed

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Ancient Greek Medical Tool 4th-3rd Century BC: A copper-alloy medical tool comprised of a flat-single edge blade and cylindrical handle with pointed end; 19.54 grams, mm overall, 136mm internal length. Acquired on the Austrian art market

0125: Ancient Greek Medical Tool 4th-3rd Century BCEst. £300-£400

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Greek Herm Figure Circa 3rd Century BC: A herm figure with tapering square-section body, stylised head and genitals, stub arms. 19.1 grams, 54 mm (2 1/8 in.).Fine condition. German art market, 1990s.Mr A.H., a North American collector

0126: Greek Herm Figure Circa 3rd Century BCEst. £150-£200Lot Passed

Byzantine 'Greek Fire' Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade9th-11th Century AD: A ceramic vessel with a piriform body and domed mouth, incised ring to the shoulder; intended to be filled with explosive liquid and wick, used as a hand grenade. Cf. Arendt, W. I., Granaten des

0127: Byzantine 'Greek Fire' Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade9th-11th Century ADEst. £140-£200Lot Passed

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Byzantine 'Greek Fire' Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade9th-11th century AD: A ceramic vessel with a piriform body and domed mouth, two incised rings to the shoulder; intended to be filled with explosive liquid and wick, used as a hand grenade. Cf. Arendt, W. I., Granaten des

0128: Byzantine 'Greek Fire' Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade9th-11th century ADEst. £160-£200

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Roman Silver Ring with Intaglio 2nd, 3rd Century AD: Roman silver ring with solid band and octagonal cell ,housing intaglio with the image of bird;22mm inner max diameter,27mm max outer diameter,7.80 grams. Fine condition. EU private collector;

0129: Roman Silver Ring with Intaglio 2nd, 3rd Century ADEst. £200-£300Lot Passed

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Migration Period Pentagram Ring8th-12th Century AD: Migration period bronze ring with large bezel engraved with five start monogram; 19.80 mm internal diameter, 5.58 grams. London private collector; collection formed in the 1990s

0130: Migration Period Pentagram Ring8th-12th Century ADEst. £70-£90

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Roman Legionary Aquila Ring 2nd, 3rd Century AD: A bronze Roman ring with solid band and oval bezel engraved with image of aquila between military standards ; 20 mm internal diameter, 2.50 grams. From the collection of EU gentleman , previously

0131: Roman Legionary Aquila Ring 2nd, 3rd Century ADEst. £150-£200

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Greek Seal Ring with Playing Pan 4th-3rd Century B.C. : A copper-alloy ring composed with a slender hoop with large elliptical bezel, engraved with a Pan playing on flute . 3.55 grams, 20.35 mm overall, 17.40 mm internal diameter . Acquired before 2000.

0132: Greek Seal Ring with Playing Pan 4th-3rd Century B.C. Est. £150-£200Lot Passed

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Roman or Later Silver Military Aquila Decoration 3rd, 4th Century AD: A silver military Aquila decoration representing attacking eagle. Some dark deposit on the reverse; 34mm, 4.03 grams. From the collection of EU gentleman living in Acquired on the German art market

0133: Roman or Later Silver Military Aquila Decoration 3rd, 4th Century ADEst. £150-£200

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Roman Seal Ring with Horse and Rider 1st, 2nd Century AD: A bronze ring with expanding shoulders and large flat bezel, engraved with the mythical scene. Olive green patina intact; 7.31 gr, 19.05 mm max inner diameter, overall max diameter 24.44 mm. From

0134: Roman Seal Ring with Horse and Rider 1st, 2nd Century ADEst. £150-£200

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Roman Ring with Cupid Intaglio 1st, 2nd Century AD: A bronze ring with enlarged shoulders and bezel cell, housing a red-orange intaglio with the engraved Cupid. Olive green patina intact; 3.62 gr, 16.70 mm max inner diameter, overall max diameter

0135: Roman Ring with Cupid Intaglio 1st, 2nd Century ADEst. £150-£200

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Late Roman Bronze Bread Stamp 4th-6th Century AD: A heart shaped bronze bread stamp with Greek letters; 38mm, 20 grams. From the collection of European gentleman living in UK. Acquired on the German art market around 2000s.

0136: Late Roman Bronze Bread Stamp 4th-6th Century ADEst. £80-£120

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Late Roman Bronze Bread Stamp 4th-6th Century AD: A shield shaped bronze bread stamp with Greek letters; 38mm, 19 grams. From the collection of European gentleman living in UK. Acquired on the German art market around 2000s.

0137: Late Roman Bronze Bread Stamp 4th-6th Century ADEst. £80-£120

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Roman Gold Lunar Pendant 1st,2nd Century AD: A flat-section gold crescent with ribbed loop, granule detailing;3.20 grams, 25mm. Private collection, South London collector; acquired on the German art market in the 2000s.

0138: Roman Gold Lunar Pendant 1st,2nd Century ADEst. £400-£600Lot Passed

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Medieval Bronze Ring 10th,12th Century AD: Bronze ring with a solid band and large -heart shaped bezel decorated with some mythical symbols and cross; 19.58mm internal diameter, 23mm external diameter, 8.70 grams. From the collection of EU

0139: Medieval Bronze Ring 10th,12th Century ADEst. £80-£120

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Medieval Bronze Ring 8th,10th Century AD: Bronze ring with a solid band and large oval shaped bezel; 21 mm internal diameter, 23mm external diameter ,6.93 grams. From the collection of EU gentleman.

0140: Medieval Bronze Ring 8th,10th Century ADEst. £80-£100

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Greek Gold Hercules Knot Pendant 3rd, 3nd Century BC: A gold -Hercules knot pendant with suspension loop; 0.96 grams , 21mm. From the collection of EU gentleman living in UK. Acquired on the EU art market.

0141: Greek Gold Hercules Knot Pendant 3rd, 3nd Century BCEst. £160-£200

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Crusaders Era Silver Ring 10th 12th Century AD: A silver flat band and Bolnisi type cross shaped bezel; 20.24mm internal diameter,2.36 grams. Acquired on the Belgium art market.

0142: Crusaders Era Silver Ring 10th 12th Century ADEst. £100-£120

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Late Medieval Chistian Pendant 15en, 16en Century AD: A bronze Christian pendant with suspension loop intact; 3 grams,27mm. From the collection of Eu gentleman living in UK. Acquired on the German art market around 2000s.

0143: Late Medieval Chistian Pendant 15en, 16en Century ADEst. £60-£80

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Hellenistic Bronze Dadophoros Statuette 1st Century BC- 1st Century AD: A late Hellenistic or early Roman bronze figure of a standing dadophoros, a young torch bearer, wrapped in mandyas (Macedonian cavalry cloak), with naturalistic facial features, wearing a kausia

0144: Hellenistic Bronze Dadophoros Statuette 1st Century BC- 1st Century ADEst. £1,400-£1,800

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