From ancient Rome, ca 1st to 2nd century AD. Solid bronze attachment from a situla (type of bucket); in the form of the Roman God Faunusm who's wearing an acorn cap and oak  More »

From ancient Rome, ca 1st to 2nd century AD. Solid bronze attachment from a situla (type of bucket); in the form of the Roman God Faunusm who's wearing an acorn cap and oak leaf emerging from side of his face. Beautiful green/brown patina. Custom stand. Piece itself measures 5"H x 4-1/2W, is intact/excellent condition. Category:Roman Material:Bronze Dimensions:5"H x 4-1/2W Condition:Intact   « Less

Rome, ca. 1st-2nd century A.D. Hammered bronze pail / situla with concentric ring circle decoration on underside of base and under rim. Bail handle decorated with segmented  More »

Rome, ca. 1st-2nd century A.D. Hammered bronze pail / situla with concentric ring circle decoration on underside of base and under rim. Bail handle decorated with segmented concentric ring elements; separately cast female headed bail attachments; finely-incised segmented rim. Overall blue-green patina with scattered red oxides. 6"W, a few very minor shallow surface dents, missing tiny tip of bail finial, overall excellent condition. Category:Roman Material:Bronze Dimensions:6"W Condition:Excellent   « Less

From ancient Rome, ca. 1st century AD. Solid bronze fibula (used to hold cloaks closed); of unusual form with long pin and ornate looped structure at head. One of the most  More »

From ancient Rome, ca. 1st century AD. Solid bronze fibula (used to hold cloaks closed); of unusual form with long pin and ornate looped structure at head. One of the most delicate examples we have seen! Custom stand. 4"L, intact. Category:Roman Material:Bronze Dimensions:4"L Condition:Intact   « Less

Incredible beauty! From ancient Rome, ca. 1st to 2nd century AD. Cast bronze appliqué in the form of a male face; showing strong Asian influence, with small almond-shaped  More »

Incredible beauty! From ancient Rome, ca. 1st to 2nd century AD. Cast bronze appliqué in the form of a male face; showing strong Asian influence, with small almond-shaped eyes and small mustache. Incredible red & green patina throughout! Drilled for suspension. Custom stand. Face itself measures 1-5/8"L, intact/excellent! Category:Roman Material:Bronze Dimensions:1-5/8"L Condition:Intact   « Less

Superb example! From ancient Rome, ca. 2nd Century A.D. Solid bronze vessel in the form of a bust of a youth, depicted nude, his hair a mass of thick echeloned locks falling  More »

Superb example! From ancient Rome, ca. 2nd Century A.D. Solid bronze vessel in the form of a bust of a youth, depicted nude, his hair a mass of thick echeloned locks falling to the nape of his neck, wearing a necklace with a central pendant, his head turned slightly to the left, his large almond-shaped eyes with the pupils indicated, with thin lips and a rounded chin, the base of the figure with two parallel rings, the vessel lid hinged at the base of the head between two projecting loops. Although a provincial work, the broad chest and distinctive hair suggests this may portray Antinos, the young favorite of the Emperor Hadrian. 6-1/2"H, left projecting loop partially missing, otherwise intact and complete with fine surface condition. Category:Roman Material:Bronze Dimensions:6-1/2"H Condition:Intact   « Less

Rare form! From ancient Rome, ca. 1st - 2nd Century A.D. Solid bronze mirror composed of two disks hinged together; interior of each plated with traces of silver for  More »

Rare form! From ancient Rome, ca. 1st - 2nd Century A.D. Solid bronze mirror composed of two disks hinged together; interior of each plated with traces of silver for reflection; exterior of each with series of concentric lathe-turned rings; each disk with an arching handle looped on each end through a catch-plate in the form of a mask. Beautiful patina. References: cf. The Royal Ontario Museum, Greek, Roman, and Related Metalware, pgs. 190-193, nos. 321-324. 4-1/8"D, intact and complete. Category:Roman Material:Bronze Dimensions:4-1/8"D Condition:Intact   « Less

Tall ancient Roman Glass Kohl Tube, ca. 2nd to 3rd centuries A.D. Used by the Roman elite to store precious makeup and fragrances. With bulbous base, flaring rim and twin  More »

Tall ancient Roman Glass Kohl Tube, ca. 2nd to 3rd centuries A.D. Used by the Roman elite to store precious makeup and fragrances. With bulbous base, flaring rim and twin applied handles, all now covered in an exquisite silvery iridescence. 4-3/8"H, intact and choice. Category:Roman Material:Glass Dimensions:4-3/8"H Condition:Intact   « Less

From the eastern Roman Empire, ca 2nd the 4th centuries AD. Indented about an inch above the base, then again another inch higher, with thin neck and everted rim. Beautiful  More »

From the eastern Roman Empire, ca 2nd the 4th centuries AD. Indented about an inch above the base, then again another inch higher, with thin neck and everted rim. Beautiful silvery iridescence. 4-5/8"H and 3-7/8"H, both intact and choice. Category:Roman Material:Glass Dimensions:4-5/8"H and 3-7/8"H Condition:Intact   « Less

8 French chairs Régence, beech. 19th and 18th century.Ref.: 03841 Height [cm]:95 Width [cm]:49 Depth [cm]:43

8 French chairs Régence, beech. 19th and 18th century.Ref.: 03841 Height [cm]:95 Width [cm]:49 Depth [cm]:43   « Less

North African, dating between 150 and 300 AD. One of the most desirable colors for Roman glass! Deep royal purple glass unguent, lovely flecked iridescent surface.  More »

North African, dating between 150 and 300 AD. One of the most desirable colors for Roman glass! Deep royal purple glass unguent, lovely flecked iridescent surface. 3-1/2”H, small section of rim restored using ancient green glass from another vessel – but still quite lovely. Custom lucite stand. Category:Roman Material:Glass Dimensions:3-1/2”H Condition:Restored   « Less