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Roman Bronze Eros Cradling Goose Applique Late 1st-Early 2nd Century AD

Roman Gold Ring with Carnelian Intaglio 1st,2nd Century AD

Julius Caesar AR Denarius. 49-48 BC. Elephant

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Roman Bronze Eros Cradling Goose Applique Late 1st-Early 2nd Century AD: Formed as the bust of Eros looking upwards, stub wings to his shoulders, holding a goose to his chest; conical socket above each wing; eyes with silver inserts; old collector's label '1994 51.75' to

0001: Roman Bronze Eros Cradling Goose Applique Late 1st-Early 2nd Century ADEst. £1,800-£3,500Lot Passed

Ancient Sassanian Bronze Vase 3rd Century BC: Featuring a squat piriform body, flared cylindrical neck and short-waisted stem with everted foot. smooth dark patina intact. 227 grams, 21 cm high (8 1/4 in.). UK collection, early 1990s and before.

0002: Ancient Sassanian Bronze Vase 3rd Century BCEst. £500-£800Lot Passed

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Roman Gold Ring with Carnelian Intaglio 1st,2nd Century AD: A solid gold ring with enlarged shoulders , holding encased ellipsoid carnelian gemstone with the image of god Zeus and Legionary eagle with open wings; 5.39 grams, 22 mm overall, 19.15 mm max

0003: Roman Gold Ring with Carnelian Intaglio 1st,2nd Century ADEst. £1,000-£1,200

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Ancient Greek Gold Ring with Gemstone 5th,3rd Century BC: Substantial gold ring with a solid band and large encased dark onyx gemstone; 12.80 grams ,26.6mm overall size, 18.8 internal diameter. Acquired from Belgian collector in the 2000s. Fine condition.

0004: Ancient Greek Gold Ring with Gemstone 5th,3rd Century BCEst. £700-£1,200

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Roman Gold Actor Masks Intaglio Ring 1st Century AD: A flat sectioned, solid gold ring with shoulders decorated with thin gold wire ; bezel with encased cabochons intaglio bearing the image of double -female/male actor masks; 6 grams,18.26mm maximum

0005: Roman Gold Actor Masks Intaglio Ring 1st Century ADEst. £1,200-£1,600Lot Passed

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Roman Athlete's Strigil and Balsamarium 1ct Century BC, 1st Century AD: A silver cosmetic set of strigil with curved C-section blade and handle, balsamarium with spherical body and narrow neck; 125 grams total, strigil 16.5cm, balsamarium 61mm diameter. From the

0006: Roman Athlete's Strigil and Balsamarium 1ct Century BC, 1st Century ADEst. £1,500-£3,000

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Ancient Roman Jug Pottery Terracotta Vessel 2nd, 3rd Century AD: Roman terracotta Jug with handle , short neck and flattered bottom;136mm, around 150 grams, totally intact.From the collection of EU gentleman living in UK, acquired on the German art market in 2000s.

0007: Ancient Roman Jug Pottery Terracotta Vessel 2nd, 3rd Century ADEst. £100-£150

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Bronze Age Geometrical Figurine of Bird: A bronze geometrical figurine of bird with punctual decoration and rolling circlet; 28.39 gr, 100mm.From the collection of EU collector, acquired on the Austrian art market.

0008: Bronze Age Geometrical Figurine of BirdEst. £300-£500Lot Passed

Roman Gilded Crossbow Brooch 4th 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

0009: Roman Gilded Crossbow Brooch 4th Century ADEst. £150-£300Lot Passed

Roman Ring with Gemstone 1st, 2nd Century AD: Substantial silver ring with hoop with angled shoulders with fluting; inset with a polished and cracked agate stone; 33.07 grams, 33.29 mm overall, 18.64 mm internal diameter (approximate size

0010: Roman Ring with Gemstone 1st, 2nd Century ADEst. £300-£500Lot Passed

Roman Bronze Figurine of Venus 1st- 3rd Century AD: A bronze figurine of Venus , modelled standing nude with her hair dressed in loose hanks at the sides and a transverse braid above the brow; left hand raised to one hank of hair, right hand extended

0011: Roman Bronze Figurine of Venus 1st- 3rd Century ADEst. £400-£800Lot Passed

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Bronze Age Bracelet 8th - 6th Century BC: A substantial solid bronze bracelet with a band decorated with raised ribs and terminals. Dark green patina intact; around 158 grams, 86 mm overall size. From the collection of South African

0012: Bronze Age Bracelet 8th - 6th Century BCEst. £60-£120

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Dacian- Celtic Silver Snake Bracelet 2nd, 1st Century BC: A silver bracelet consisting of O-sectioned band with open terminals finished with snake head and pointed tail. Snake's head decorated with carnelian ge ; 18 grams, 68 mm. From the collection

0013: Dacian- Celtic Silver Snake Bracelet 2nd, 1st Century BCEst. £150-£300Lot Passed

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Late Roman -Medieval Ring with Inscription 6th -8th Century AD: A flat sectioned bronze finger-ring with a large bezel engraved with inscription on Greek, probably means ''LORD HELP HER'' . 22 mm overall, 20 internal diameters, 5.54 grams . A dark green patina

0014: Late Roman -Medieval Ring with Inscription 6th -8th Century ADEst. £80-£120

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Medieval Bronze Pentagram Ring 7th-9th Century AD: A flat sectioned bronze finger-ring with a large bezel engraved with an encircled/dotted five-point star. 20.9 mm overall, 18.9 internal diameters. The pentagram on the bezel, also known as the

0015: Medieval Bronze Pentagram Ring 7th-9th Century ADEst. £80-£120

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Roman Ring with Intaglio 1st, 2nd Century AD.: A silver ring consisting of hoop with angled shoulders with fluting, inset with red carnelian gem with image of dolphin shaped fountain ; overall diameter 22mm, 6 grams, 17.40mm inner diameter.From

0016: Roman Ring with Intaglio 1st, 2nd Century AD.Est. £200-£300Lot Passed

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Celtic Silver Ring 1st Century BC-1st Century AD: A silver coiled ring composed of a tapering round-section hoop overlapping at the terminals, forming coiled wire sleeves at the shoulders;18.71mm inner diameter, 3.48grams. Very fine condition.

0017: Celtic Silver Ring 1st Century BC-1st Century ADEst. £120-£200

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Byzantine Bronze Ring 10th -12th Century AD: A bronze ring with O-sectioned band and large bezel engraved with a Christian symbol of two Saints holding a cross. Dark patina; 22.20mm overall size, 20.07 internal diameter,5.87 grams. From the

0018: Byzantine Bronze Ring 10th -12th Century ADEst. £120-£250

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Bronze Cross Pendant 10th -13en Century AD: A solid bronze cross pendant with dark patina and loop intact, punctual decoration.; 47mm, 7.6 grams. Property of a London gentleman; acquired in the late 1990s on the European art market.Very fine

0019: Bronze Cross Pendant 10th -13en Century ADEst. £100-£150

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Roman Legionary Folding Knife 1st, 2nd Century AD: Bonze handle with standing eagle figurine, punctual decoration at the base and iron-folding blade secured to the handle by iron rivet; 80mm, 33 grams.Fine condition. Property of a London gentleman;

0020: Roman Legionary Folding Knife 1st, 2nd Century ADEst. £200-£400Lot Passed

Late Medieval Gold Cross Pendant 15en-17en century AD: A gold cross pendant comprising four arms each with filigree decoration around a drop shaped carnelians, central carnelian gem; 7.29 grams, 40mm /33mm. Property of a South London gentleman;

0021: Late Medieval Gold Cross Pendant 15en-17en century ADEst. £1,400-£2,000Lot Passed

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Celtic Bronze Bell 1st Century BC- 1st Century AD: Bronze belt with loop intact. Very good condition with a nice green patina intact; 55mm48 grams. From the collection of gentleman living in UK.

0022: Celtic Bronze Bell 1st Century BC- 1st Century ADEst. £60-£100

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Late Medieval Bronze Ring with Red Glass Stone 15en, 16en Century AD: A bronze finger ring with red glass stone; 6.80 grams, 18.30 mm inner diameter, 24,50 outer diameter. Fine condition.From the collection of a London gentleman; acquired in the 2000s.

0023: Late Medieval Bronze Ring with Red Glass Stone 15en, 16en Century ADEst. £60-£80

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Late Roman-Medieval Christian Bronze Ring 8th- 10th Century AD: A flat sectioned bronze finger-ring with a large bezel engraved with Christian inscription on Greek, probably means ''LORD HELP?.. '' . 22 mm overall, 18.8 internal diameters, 7.60 grams . A dark

0024: Late Roman-Medieval Christian Bronze Ring 8th- 10th Century ADEst. £100-£200

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