Classical Antiquities

Medieval Byzantine Gold Iconographic Ring, Circa, Circa 8th - 10th Century AD

Roman Discoid Mirror with Three, Circa Graces 2nd Century AD

Roman Bronze Oil Lamp, Circa 2nd ,3rd Century AD

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Classical Antiquities

Life Antiques Limited

Selection of Egyptian, Ancient Greek ,Roman and Medieval Antiquities

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Roman Terracotta Figurine of Venus ,Circa 1st ,2nd Century AD: A terracotta figurine of goddess Venus. Front and back jointed together ;absent head and pedestal. Nice proportion and details; 165mm, 120 grams. From the collection of EU gentleman, acquired on the

0217: Roman Terracotta Figurine of Venus ,Circa 1st ,2nd Century ADEst. £400-£600Lot Passed

Late Medieval Ring With Cross Pattee and Nielo, Circa 16en -17en Century: A substantial silver ring with solid -rimmed band: gilded cross with central boss, surrounded by niello technique incrustation; 22.10mm outer diameter, 21mm inner diemeter,10.58 grams, US size 10

0218: Late Medieval Ring With Cross Pattee and Nielo, Circa 16en -17en CenturyEst. £400-£600Lot Passed

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Greco-Achemenidian Ring with Lion Heads 3rd-5th Century BC: A solid band bronze ring with open ends in the forms of well detailed lion heads; max internal diameter 20mm, max overall diameter 30mm, 9.10 gr; USA size 8 3/4, UK size S. From the collection of EU

0219: Greco-Achemenidian Ring with Lion Heads 3rd-5th Century BCEst. £200-£300

Roman Bronze Eros Cradling Goose Applique, Circa 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

0220: Roman Bronze Eros Cradling Goose Applique, Circa Late 1st-Early 2nd Century ADEst. £1,600-£2,000Lot Passed

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.

0221: Bronze Age Geometrical Figurine of BirdEst. £200-£400Lot Passed

Roman Bronze Figurine of Venus, Circa 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

0222: Roman Bronze Figurine of Venus, Circa 1st- 3rd Century ADEst. £500-£800Lot Passed

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Roman Wedding Ring with Gold Bezel, Circa OMONOIA 1st, 2nd century AD.: A silver ring with hoop with angled shoulders with fluting; inset with a large gold plate with the image of clasped hands and inscription on Greek - OMONOIA ; 20.16 grams, 30.27 mm overall, 20.30 mm

0223: Roman Wedding Ring with Gold Bezel, Circa OMONOIA 1st, 2nd century AD.Est. £400-£600

Byzantine Horse Shaped Padlock, Circa 14en Century AD: Medieval -Byzantine padlock in the shape of horse , green patina intact; 18.84 grams, 43 mm length. Fine condition. From the inventory of Belgian dealer. Acquired on the EU art market in the 2000s.

0224: Byzantine Horse Shaped Padlock, Circa 14en Century ADEst. £100-£160Lot Passed

Late Roman Ram headed Padlock, Circa 6th-8th Century AD: A bronze padlock with a ram head decoration. Dark green- glass patina intact. Fine condition; 48.37 grams, 43mm. From the inventory of Dutch Dealer.

0225: Late Roman Ram headed Padlock, Circa 6th-8th Century ADEst. £120-£200Lot Passed

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Medieval Gold Ear Ring, Circa 10th, 13en Century AD: A substantial gold-electrum earrings with filigree decoration. Fine condition. 40mm diameter, 20 g.Property of a European gentleman living in London collected since the 80's; acquired on the Austrian

0226: Medieval Gold Ear Ring, Circa 10th, 13en Century ADEst. £600-£800

Fire starter with flint, Circa 16en-17en Century AD: An iron- both shaped fire starter and flint with lead encasement; 71 mm and 33 mm, 80 grams total.Purchased by the current owner in 2023 on the London Art marketFine condition.

0227: Fire starter with flint, Circa 16en-17en Century ADEst. £80-£120Lot Passed

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Ancient Roman Bronze Brooch ROMA or PRIMA, Circa 1st, 2nd Century AD: Bronze fibula (brooch) of a circular form with an openwork design featuring the letters ROMA 9for the city and goddess of Rome) or PRIMA (for first and the best performing cohort in the Legio) ,

0228: Ancient Roman Bronze Brooch ROMA or PRIMA, Circa 1st, 2nd Century ADEst. £120-£160

Ancient Roman Brooch , Circa 1st-3rd Century AD: Roman bronze fibula (brooch) of a circular form with an openwork design. Pin and catch on the reverse, green patina; 31.66mm, 8.63 grams.Property of a EU collector, previously purchased on the German

0229: Ancient Roman Brooch , Circa 1st-3rd Century ADEst. £60-£80Lot Passed

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Medieval S Shaped Pendant ,Circa 15en-16en Century AD: A bronze pendant in the letter S with stylized dragon heads on both terminals; 32mm, 5,17 grams. From the collection of UK gentleman.

0230: Medieval S Shaped Pendant ,Circa 15en-16en Century ADEst. £60-£80

Roman Silver Ring with Apollo Intaglio ,Circa 1st Century AD: A solid silver finger ring with expanding arms and ellipsoid bezel housing inserted intaglio with bust of Apollo 8.75 grams, 22.90 mm overall, 17.06mm internal diameter. Property of a European

0231: Roman Silver Ring with Apollo Intaglio ,Circa 1st Century ADEst. £400-£600Lot Passed

Roman Silver Torques and Pendant, Circa 1st Century AD: A single wire torque with silver pendant with glass gem; 110mm diameter including pendant, 12 grams. Fine condition. From the collection of British gentleman , acquired on the German art market in

0232: Roman Silver Torques and Pendant, Circa 1st Century ADEst. £160-£200Lot Passed

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Group of Viking Silver Axe Pendants, Circa 9th Century AD: Group of two silver axe pendants on a wire loops ; 53mm and 32mm diameter,7.30 grams total. Fine condition. From the collection of British gentleman , acquired on the German art market in the 2000s.

0233: Group of Viking Silver Axe Pendants, Circa 9th Century ADEst. £100-£140

Late Medieval Gold Cross Pendant, Circa 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;

0234: Late Medieval Gold Cross Pendant, Circa 15en-17en Century ADEst. £800-£1,000Lot Passed

Roman Bronze Legionary Ring, Circa 1st ,2nd Century AD: Substantial bronze ring with D sectioned band and large flat bezel with image of aquila between legionary standards: letter O X above; otter diameter 28.80 mm, inner diameter 22.60 mm, 16.39 grams.

0235: Roman Bronze Legionary Ring, Circa 1st ,2nd Century ADEst. £160-£200Lot Passed

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Roman Oil Lamp with Loop Handle, Circa 2nd-3rd Century AD: A bronze oil lamp with oval shaped body and decorated handle.See Bussi?re J. & Lindros Wohl B., Ancient Lamps in the J. Paul Getty Museum, Malibu, 2017, 100 grams, 11cm (4 1/4"). From a private

0236: Roman Oil Lamp with Loop Handle, Circa 2nd-3rd Century ADEst. £200-£300

Roman Horse Brooch, Circa 2nd, 3rd Century AD: A three dimensional bronze figural brooch formed as grazing horse with right foot up; a hinged pin, green patina ; 17.72 grams, 37 mm. Fine condition.Recently acquired from a EU collector,

0237: Roman Horse Brooch, Circa 2nd, 3rd Century ADEst. £120-£160Lot Passed

Byzantine Bronze Weight, Circa 1st-3rd Century AD: A bronze cylindrical weight with engraved cross and Greek letters in wreath -on the obverse ; 26mm diameter, 25.36 grams. Fine condition. UK private collection. Acquired form EU auction house.

0238: Byzantine Bronze Weight, Circa 1st-3rd Century ADEst. £80-£120Lot Passed

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Viking Era Mounted Warrior Pendant Amulet, Circa 9th-11th Century AD: A bronze pendant - amulet in the shape of a armoured horse and rider with suspension loop. Brown patina, very fine; 4.10 grams, 33 mm. Property of a EU collector; acquired in the 2000s on the German

0239: Viking Era Mounted Warrior Pendant Amulet, Circa 9th-11th Century ADEst. £80-£120

Viking Era Votive Decoration with Helmeted Warrior, Circa 10th Century AD: A thin silver decoration with image of helmeted warrior ; 20 mm, 0.20 grams. From the collection of London gentleman.

0240: Viking Era Votive Decoration with Helmeted Warrior, Circa 10th Century ADEst. £80-£120Lot Passed

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