Roman 'Thames' Stylus with Eraser

1st-3rd century A.D. A stylus composed of slender stem and wedge-shaped eraser. 3.75 grams, 15.4 cm (6 in.). Found on the Thames foreshore, London, UK. Acquired on the UK antiques market between 1974-

1st-3rd century A.D. A bronze stylus with tapering lower body and ribbed collars, sub-circular eraser to one terminal. 9.11 grams, 11.2 cm (4 3/8 in.) German art market, 1990s. Mr A.H., a North Americ

1st-3rd century AD. A round-section bronze stylus with balustered ends to the shank, one pointed end and a rectangular scraper. 18 grams, 12.5cm (5"). From an old Suffolk collection; formed 1990-2000.

A br4onze stylus with an eraser and pointed end. Overall dot and circled decoration; 11 grams, 143 mm. From the private collection of European collector; acquired on the UK art market around 2000.Fine

2nd-3rd century AD. A bronze stylus with ribbed baluster to the middle of the shank, one spike end and one with knurled grip and discoid eraser blade. 8.98 grams, 11cm (4 1/4"). Property of a South Af

1st-2nd century AD. A bronze stylus with tapering point, transverse piercing, discoid erasing flange with solar motif. See Allason-Jones, L. & Miket, R. The Catalogue of Small Finds from South Shields

2nd-3rd century AD. A round-section bronze stylus with one pointed end and hatched bands beneath the trapezoidal scraper. 18 grams, 13.5cm (5 1/4"). Property of a European collector; acquired Europe,

1st-early 5th century A.D. A section of a Roman mosaic floor composed of light ochre, dark grey and 'cream' coloured tesserae arranged in a geometric design, set into composition plaster. 2.14 kg, 18

3rd-early 5th century A.D. A silver eagle modelled standing on a sub-square base, with semi-naturalistic detailing to the feathers and wings, head turned right. 6.6 grams, 21 mm (3/4 in.) Found Thames

1st-2nd century A.D. A copper-alloy phallic mount with elongated shaft and concave reverse, the tip rounded and defined by a raised transverse ridge, small rounded testicles projecting to each side of

Circa 2nd century A.D. A group of seven stamped Samian ware vessel bases including specimens labelled by the collector; accompanied by a copy of the collector's typed notes, identifying four of the st

1st-early 5th century A.D. A section of a Roman mosaic floor composed of light dark grey and 'cream' coloured tesserae arranged in parallel, set into composition plaster. 369 grams, 10 cm (4 in.). Fou

1st-4th century A.D. A cochlear spoon composed of a piriform bowl and tapering, round-section stem terminating in a sharp point, used to extract shellfish. Cf. Hattatt, R., Ancient Brooches and Other

Ancient Roman Stylus Writing Implement c.1st-4th Cen AD. Size 4 7/8 inches length. Reference: Metalwork from Sardis, Plate 17 #250. “The type has a fairly long history from Roman through later Byzan

1st-early 5th century A.D. A mixed group of Roman mosaic floor tesserae, including a section of floor composed of light ochre and 'cream' coloured tesserae set into composition plaster. 175 grams tota

2nd-4th century AD. A mixed group of pottery comprising: a small amphora with piriform body, everted neck and foot (in two parts); a miniature dish with carinated body, stepped neck and plinth foot; a

2nd-3rd century A.D. A copper-alloy left foot from a statuette or a votive model, with naturalistic detailing to toes and nails, flat underside. Cf. British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme, HESH-

Ca. 100-300 AD A round-section bronze stylus with balustered ends to the shank and twisted central section; one pointed end and a rectangular scraper. Size: L:124mm / W:12.7mm ; 16.89g Provenance: Pri

Date: Circa 1st– 3rdc. AD Material: bronze Provenance: Obtained from an old Austrian collection, purchased from a private collector in Vienna. Dimensions: 85mm; 8.2grams Ancient Roman Bronze Eagle H

Roman, Republic to Imperial Period, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A collection of 3 leaded-bronze, bronze, and iron tools. The slender pin shaped item is a stylus nib for scratching text into wax, paint, or

Date: ca. 1st - 3rd C AD Material: iron Provenance: Purchased from an old Austrian Collection, purchased from a private collector in Vienna. Dimensions: 119mm; 13grams Ancient roman iron decorated wri

Craftsmen in Greek and Roman Society Aspects of Greek and Roman Life Burford, Alison (1972). London, Thames and Hudson. ISBN: 0-500-40020-2 CHF 50 / 100 EUR 45 / 91 _____________________________ T

5th-7th century AD. A bronze stylus with spike, ribbed grip and canted eraser, attached hook and chain with alternating 8-links and expanding-arm cross plates. 15 grams, 12.5cm (5"). From a home count

Roman Historical Portraits Toynbee J.M.C. (1978). London, Thames and Hudson. ISBN: 0-500-23277-6 CHF 50 / 100 EUR 45 / 91 _____________________________ The library of Dr J. Robert Guy The