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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Bronze Age Socketed Mace Head : Socketed mace head with light green patina intact; 67mm overall diameter. Very fine condition. In the collection of EU gentleman living in Acquired on the German art market around 2000s.

0001: Bronze Age Socketed Mace Head Est. £120-£180

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Bronze Age Socketed Axe : A cast bronze axe head. The head is socketed, with an ovoid opening for a handle. The blade has drop shaped decoration on each side. There is a collar around the socket, and one fastening loop on

0002: Bronze Age Socketed Axe Est. £150-£200

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Ancient Greece Attic Kantharos 4th Century BC: Fine condition , intact; 93 mm hight , 138 mm diameter. Property of a EU collector; acquired in the 2000s on the London art market. LITERATURE:Cf. The Metropolitan Museum, New York, accession number

0003: Ancient Greece Attic Kantharos 4th Century BCEst. £80-£120

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Greek Bull Figurine Fragments Circa 2nd Century BC: A bronze -gilded fragments from a bull figurine; 48mm and 19mm, 42 grams total. Fine Condition. German collection before 2000.

0004: Greek Bull Figurine Fragments Circa 2nd Century BCEst. £100-£120

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Greek Gold Bird Pendant 5th, 3rd Century BC: Composed of zoomorphic body in the form of a bird carved from a carnelian stone, with a gold detailing to the head wings and feathers; suspension loop above; 2.77 grams, 16mm.From the collection of

0005: Greek Gold Bird Pendant 5th, 3rd Century BCEst. £400-£600

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Ancient Greece- Bronze Ring with Centaurus 10th-12th Century AD: A bronze ring with solid band and ova-flat bezel engraved with image of Centaurus -mythical creature of half human half horse ; 24mm overall size, 20.8 mm internal diameter, 4.80 grams. Property of a

0006: Ancient Greece- Bronze Ring with Centaurus 10th-12th Century ADEst. £120-£140Lot Passed

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Greek Bronze Medusa Head 4th,2nd Century BC: An ancient Greek applique of Medusa’s head. The bronze face of the Gorgon Medusa is expressive, with slightly open mouth. Finely-modelled Curley hair . The back is hollow and unmodelled. 35mm

0007: Greek Bronze Medusa Head 4th,2nd Century BCEst. £300-£500

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PB Greek Sling Bullet c. 4th–1st Century BC: Lead sling bullet inscribed QAA... Weight: 22.14 g. Diameter: 26.80 mm. From the collection of UK gentleman , acquired on the German art market in 2000s.

0008: PB Greek Sling Bullet c. 4th–1st Century BCEst. £40-£60

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Roman Gold Amulet Case with Decoration 1st-2nd Century AD: Composed of cylindrical body with removable lid on one end . Three suspension loops and zig-zagging wire decoration on the obverse side. Very fine condition; 7.44 grams, 48mm.

0009: Roman Gold Amulet Case with Decoration 1st-2nd Century ADEst. £1,000-£1,400

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Heavy Roman Gold Ring with Intaglio 1st-2nd Century AD : Substantial - solid gold ring with enlarged shoulders supporting bezel with encased dark polished intaglio. Intaglio is engraved with images of cornucopia , grapes ,dolphin and krater and Capricorn.

0010: Heavy Roman Gold Ring with Intaglio 1st-2nd Century AD Est. £2,600-£3,000Lot Passed

Roman Gold Ring with Eagle Gemstone 2nd-3rd Century AD: A limestone cabochon with aquila motif in a gold finger ring with carinated heart-shaped shoulders, thick cell to the bezel. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I,

0011: Roman Gold Ring with Eagle Gemstone 2nd-3rd Century ADEst. £1,200-£1,600Lot Passed

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Roman Gold Snake Ring 1st -2nd Century AD: A gold serpentine finger ring composed of a D-section carved band with overlapping terminals, formed as head and tail, very fine details. 7.55 grams, 23 mm overall, 20.24 mm internal diameter

0012: Roman Gold Snake Ring 1st -2nd Century ADEst. £1,000-£1,400

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Roman Gold Ring with Intaglio 2nd-3rd Century AD: A red cornelian intaglio with the image of goat mounted in the bezel on flat section gold ring with solid band; 4.2 grams, 21mm overall diameter , 19.7mm max inner diameter. Fine condition. From the

0013: Roman Gold Ring with Intaglio 2nd-3rd Century ADEst. £600-£700

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Roman Gold Ring with Eagle Gemstone 2nd-3rd Century AD.: A gold ring with flat-section hoop and oval bezel, with carnelian oval intaglio with image of standing legionary eagle . Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 184, for this type

0014: Roman Gold Ring with Eagle Gemstone 2nd-3rd Century AD.Est. £600-£800Lot Passed

Roman Gold Ring with Lion Intaglio 2nd-3rd Century AD: A red jasper intaglio with the image of a lion walking right; mounted in a gold ring with oval bezel with a frame; 6.11 grams, 22.18 mm overall, 20.06 mm internal diameter . Very Fine condition.

0015: Roman Gold Ring with Lion Intaglio 2nd-3rd Century ADEst. £700-£900Lot Passed

Roman Gold Pendant with Glass Gem 3rd-4th Century AD: Large deep green glass, drop shaped gem, housed in gold encasement with filigree decoration around the perimeter and loop intact .Fine condition; 10.17 gr, 41mm. From the collection of EU gentleman

0016: Roman Gold Pendant with Glass Gem 3rd-4th Century ADEst. £500-£600Lot Passed

Roman Intaglio Gem with Philosopher or Emperor of Severus Dynasty 3rd Century AD: Ellipsoid intaglio representing male bust, probably 3rd century philosopher or Emperor of Severus dynasty. Diameter 15.75mm, 0.89 grams. Purchased by the current owner in London in 2022 from the

0017: Roman Intaglio Gem with Philosopher or Emperor of Severus Dynasty 3rd Century ADEst. £300-£400Lot Passed

Roman Bronze Figurine of Apollo 2nd -3rd Century AD: Bronze nude figurine of god Apollo, holing patera for offering in his right hand and fish in his left hand. Quiver on his back and quiver straps run between his chest. Figurine is sitting in square

0018: Roman Bronze Figurine of Apollo 2nd -3rd Century ADEst. £1,000-£1,400Lot Passed

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Roman Bronze Figurine of Priapus 1st-2nd Century AD: A bronze figure of a standing bearded Priapus dressed in a long folded robe, both hands holding cloth with fruit; emphasised phallus underneath. 16.02 grams, 38mm (2 1/2"). Property of a private

0019: Roman Bronze Figurine of Priapus 1st-2nd Century ADEst. £300-£400

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

0020: Roman Bronze Oil Lamp 2nd-3rd Century AD. Est. £200-£300Lot Passed

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Roman Bronze and Iron Lion Key 1st-2nd Century AD: An iron shank key with a bronze handle in the form of the forepart of a lion . The iron shank was the functional part used to turn a lock, while the bronze handle served both as a decorative element

0021: Roman Bronze and Iron Lion Key 1st-2nd Century ADEst. £500-£800

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Roman Bronze Horse and Rider Statuette1st, 2nd Century AD: A bronze horse and rider statuette, each figure modelled separately, the horse modelled with right leg held aloft and nice anatomical and collar detailing- seating on rectangular base; Emperor

0022: Roman Bronze Horse and Rider Statuette1st, 2nd Century ADEst. £600-£800Lot Passed

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Roman Bronze Votive Legionary Eagle Figurine-Aquila2nd -4th Century AD: A solid bronze figurine of a legionary eagle. 35 grams, 34 mm in height. Very fine condition with nice details. Acquired from a US collector in 2022, previously purchased on the German art market

0023: Roman Bronze Votive Legionary Eagle Figurine-Aquila2nd -4th Century ADEst. £200-£300

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Roman Bronze Mirror 1st-3rd Century AD: A bronze discoid mirror with one polished face, raised rim and scooped inner band, incised concentric rings, disc to the centre. Cf. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, accession number

0024: Roman Bronze Mirror 1st-3rd Century ADEst. £400-£500Lot Passed

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