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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Medieval-Holy Land Cross Pendant, Circa 8th-9th Century AD: A bronze cross pendant with loop intact and stylized image of Christ on the obverse; 9.20 grams, 43mm / 25mm.Property of a US collector; acquired in the late 1980s on the Austrian art market.

0073: Medieval-Holy Land Cross Pendant, Circa 8th-9th Century ADEst. £100-£140Lot Passed

Medieval Bronze Ring with Large Bezel, Circa 10th-13en century AD: Medieval ring with a solid band and elaborate oversized bezel. Dark brown patina intact ; 9.12 grams, 25.30mm overall, 20.63mm max internal diameter. From the collection of a London gentleman;

0074: Medieval Bronze Ring with Large Bezel, Circa 10th-13en century ADEst. £100-£160Lot Passed

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Roman Bronze Pendant, Circa 2th, 3rd Century AD: Bronze pendant with green patina and loop intact; 46mm, 8.47 grams.From the collection of European gentlemen living in London. Very fine condition.

0075: Roman Bronze Pendant, Circa 2th, 3rd Century ADEst. £40-£60

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Medieval Silver Ring with Flower Motif Bezel, Circa 12th - 14en Century AD: Medieval silver ring with a solid band and large-elaborate flower shaped bezel, some traces of enamel ; 6.92 grams, 20.68mm internal diameter, 22mm outer diameter. From the collection of a London

0076: Medieval Silver Ring with Flower Motif Bezel, Circa 12th - 14en Century ADEst. £100-£200

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Medieval Ring with Botonee Cross 14en - 15en Century A.D.: Late medieval silver ring with a large leaf-shaped bezel engraved with a Botonee cross . 20.65 mm max internal diameter, 24 mm outer diameter, 4.92 grams.Fine condition. From the collection of EU

0077: Medieval Ring with Botonee Cross 14en - 15en Century A.D.Est. £120-£200

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Medieval Silver Ring with Checkmate Motyf Bezel, Circa 12th - 14en Century AD.: A substantial silver finger ring with a solid band and checkmate modelled bezel; 4.24 grams, 22 mm max outer diameter, 18.15 mm max internal diameter. It can be worn.From the collection of a London

0078: Medieval Silver Ring with Checkmate Motyf Bezel, Circa 12th - 14en Century AD.Est. £100-£200

Medieval Silver Ring with Sun Symbol, Circa 12th- 14en Century AD: A substantial silver finger ring with a solid band, decorated shoulders and large-elevated bezel with sun symbol; 10.35 grams, 32 mm max outer diameter, 21.30mm max inner diameter.From the

0079: Medieval Silver Ring with Sun Symbol, Circa 12th- 14en Century ADEst. £120-£200Lot Passed

Migration Period Bronze Pentagram Ring with Five-Point Star, Circa 14th - 15th Century AD: Migration Period Bronze Pentagram Ring with Five-Point Star. 6.24 grams, 19.60mm inner diameter, 20.05mm outer diameter. Purchased from a European collector in 2023 in London, originally acquired on

0080: Migration Period Bronze Pentagram Ring with Five-Point Star, Circa 14th - 15th Century ADEst. £80-£120Lot Passed

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Celtic Votive Male Figurine, Circa 2nd, 1st Century BC: A flat bronze figurine of a man with stylized face futures; 3.78 grams, 41mm. From the collection of an EU collector, which was acquired in the Austrian art market in the 1990s.

0081: Celtic Votive Male Figurine, Circa 2nd, 1st Century BCEst. £80-£120

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Roman Bronze Figurine of a Hermes 3rd-4th Century AD: A stylized bronze head of a Hermes - attachment rivet on the reverse. 34mm length, 10.51 grams.Provenance: Formerly in a European collection; acquired before 1990 on the London art market.

0082: Roman Bronze Figurine of a Hermes 3rd-4th Century ADEst. £100-£140

Celtic Silver Bracelet ,Circa 4th-2nd Century BC: A heavy-solid silver bracelet , made of single wire with decorated ends; 33 grams, 66mm diameter, wire thickness 5mm. From the collection of a London gentleman, acquired from EU auction house.

0083: Celtic Silver Bracelet ,Circa 4th-2nd Century BCEst. £100-£160Lot Passed

Celtic Bronze Pendant 2nd - 1st Century BC: A bronze Celtic pendant, green patina; 32.70 mm, 15.58 grams. Fine condition.Provenance: Formerly in a London collection; acquired before 2000.

0084: Celtic Bronze Pendant 2nd - 1st Century BCEst. £60-£80Lot Passed

Roman Silver Decoration with Cupid, Circa 1st Century AD: A silver fragment with the detailed image of seated Cupid; 2.41 grams, 13.65mm. Fine condition. From the collection of London gentleman. Collection formed in 1995.

0085: Roman Silver Decoration with Cupid, Circa 1st Century ADEst. £100-£160Lot Passed

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Viking Silver Twisted Bracelet , Circa 10th-12th Century AD: Single wire twisted silver bracelet with open terminals: 11.90 grams total, 71.70mm overall size. Property of a London dealer acquired 2022; formerly in a private collection of European gentleman

0086: Viking Silver Twisted Bracelet , Circa 10th-12th Century ADEst. £80-£120

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Roman Bronze Handle with Decorated Terminals 1st , 2nd Century AD: A solid bronze handle with decorated terminals; 109mm length, 194.14 grams.London private collector. Acquired on the German art market in 2000s.

0087: Roman Bronze Handle with Decorated Terminals 1st , 2nd Century ADEst. £80-£120

Roman Medical Implements Collection, Circa 1st -3rd Century AD: A group of four bronze surgical instruments -including tweezers, probe, measuring spoon and a scalpel; 20.15 grams total, around 140mm length each one. From the collection of a European gentleman

0088: Roman Medical Implements Collection, Circa 1st -3rd Century ADEst. £300-£500Lot Passed

Late Roman -Byzantine Bronze Trade Weight, Circa 4th -6th Century AD: Byzantine bronze weight with a Christian temple decoration on the obverse side. 48.61 grams, 37.88mm diameter. Fine condition.

0089: Late Roman -Byzantine Bronze Trade Weight, Circa 4th -6th Century ADEst. £100-£200Lot Passed

Medieval Byzantine Gold Iconographic Ring, Circa, Circa 8th - 10th Century AD: A heavy Byzantine ring with solid O sectioned band , oval bezel with image of Christ or Saint engraved with niello technique; 8.18 grams, 25.70mm outer diameter, 21.04 mm max inner diameter. Fine

0090: Medieval Byzantine Gold Iconographic Ring, Circa, Circa 8th - 10th Century ADEst. £2,000-£4,000Lot Passed

Ancient Roman Gold Ring with Artemis of Ephesus Intaglio, Circa 1st Century AD: Gold ring with a solid band and cell with inserted carnelian intaglio with image of Artemis of Ephesus ; 3.17 grams, 21.55 mm overall size, 20.26 mm max internal diameter. Fine condition. From the

0091: Ancient Roman Gold Ring with Artemis of Ephesus Intaglio, Circa 1st Century ADEst. £600-£800Lot Passed

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Viking Era Silvered Button, Circa 9th - 12th Century AD: Viking Era bronze- silvered button; flower shaped with overall punctual decoration and pin in the reverse; 6.35 grams, 2.62mm diameter. Fine condition. From the inventory of UK dealer .

0092: Viking Era Silvered Button, Circa 9th - 12th Century ADEst. £80-£120

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Viking Era Silver Axe Pendant 10th - 12th Century AD: Viking era silver axe pendant with suspension loop and punctual decoration; 3.20 grams, 41mm length. From the collection of London gentlemen, acquired on the UK Art Market in the 2000s.Very fine

0093: Viking Era Silver Axe Pendant 10th - 12th Century ADEst. £80-£120

Ancient Roman Gold Ring with White Ear, Circa 2nd - 3rd Century AD: Gold ring with a solid band and encasing carnelian intaglio engraved with white ear ; 4.15 grams, 22.79 mm overall size, 20.12 mm max internal diameter. Fine condition. From the private collection

0094: Ancient Roman Gold Ring with White Ear, Circa 2nd - 3rd Century ADEst. £400-£600Lot Passed

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Roman Bronze Legionary Ring with Eagle- Aquila , Circa 3rd, 4th Century AD: Roman bronze ring with O sectioned band and oval bezel with the engraved image of Roman Legionary Aquila: 7.69 grams , 19.48 mm inner diameter. Fine condition. From the collection of London gentlemen.

0095: Roman Bronze Legionary Ring with Eagle- Aquila , Circa 3rd, 4th Century ADEst. £100-£140

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Roman Bronze Gladiator Brooch, Circa 1st-3rd Century AD: Plate brooch formed as an advancing gladiator with large rectangular shield, triangular helmet, gladius in his right hand; pin-lug and catch to the reverse. Cf. Heynowski, R., Bestimmungsbuch

0096: Roman Bronze Gladiator Brooch, Circa 1st-3rd Century ADEst. £200-£400

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