Lot 1665

Roman Steelyard and Weight Group

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Roman Bronze Steelyard Weight Group: 1st-4th century A.D. Comprising: a pear-shaped bronze weight with collared loop, lead-filled; a bulbous lead weight with iron loop. 945 grams total, 40-69 mm (1 1/2 - 2 3/4 in.). Found near Wetwang, E

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Roman Steelyard and Other Weight Group: 1st-4th century A.D. A group of various weights comprising three biconical steelyard weights each with the remains of the iron loop, a barrel-shaped weight with five dots to one end, and a tabular-sha

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Roman Steelyard Weight with Face: 1st-3rd century AD. A bronze steelyard weight of a bearded head with suspension loop above. 39 grams, 32mm (1 1/4"). Property of a British gentleman; formerly in the private collection of Russian busi

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Roman Steelyard Weight or Plumb Bob: 1st-5th century AD. A conical weight or plumb bob with shaft and suspension loop. 259 grams, 72mm (2 3/4"). Property of an East Sussex, UK, teacher; previously with a Surrey, UK, dealer; formerly in a

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Roman Bronze Steelyard Weight - Bust of Mercury: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A bronze Roman steelyard weight depicting the Roman god Mercury and cast via the lost wax (cire perdue) process. Dressed in a breast plate with a thi

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Roman Bronze Steelyard Weight - Bust of a Woman: **Originally Listed At $200** Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. An elegant bronze Roman steelyard weight depicting the bust of a woman cast via the lost wax (cire perdue) process. Dra

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A fantastic Roman bronze steelyard weight, Female head: A fantastic Roman bronze steelyard weight in the form of a female head, c. 4th Century AD, with well modeled features, her hair styled in waves to a coiled plait at the nape of her neck. A nice exampl

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Roman Lead Weight Group: 1st-4th century A.D. Group of five lead-alloy square weights, one with 'III' marking, one with 'S' and one with 'N'. 179 grams total, 14-33 mm (5/8 - 1 3/8 in.). Ex Simmons Gallery, London E11, UK, in

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Roman Lead Weight Group: 1st-4th century A.D. Tabular in form with punched dimple, incised lines and other markings. 160 grams total, 9-30 mm (3/8 - 1 1/8 in.). Ex Simmons Gallery, London E11, UK, in the 1990s. From a North L

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Roman Bronze & Lead Steelyard Weight: Rome, Imperial Period, ca. 1st century CE. An elegant bronze and lead steelyard weight depicting a goddess, most likely Minerva, shown wearing a peplos with arched attachments at the shoulders. The go

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Roman Leaded Bronze Steelyard Weight Minerva: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A remarkable leaded bronze steelyard weight in the form of Minerva - Greek Athena - goddess of wisdom, art, commerce, and military victory, depicted

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Roman Bronze Steelyard Beam + Weight: **First Time At Auction** Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE. A petite bronze steelyard beam with a trio of suspended hooks on one side and a teardrop-shaped weight on the other. The we

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Roman Bronze, Lead, & Iron Steelyard Weight - Lion Head: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE. A weight for use on a steelyard (statera) balance, made of cast bronze around an iron and lead core, in the form of a snarling lion. A hook for suspe

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Ancient Roman Bronze Steelyard Balance and Weights: Two circa 1st to 2nd Century bronze Roman steelyard balance (statera) and weights. Counterpoises bust, possibly portraying an emperor, depicted wearing a wreath, suspended from a beam of rectangular c

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Roman Steelyard Balance Scales: 1st-4th century AD. A bronze set of scales with square section bar; suspension hook to the top; two hooks below for weights and weighing pan; sliding weight in the shape of an acorn. 40 grams, 12.5cm

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Group of 6 Ancient Roman /Byzantine weights.: Group of 6 Ancient Roman /Byzantine weights.

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1st-2nd century AD. A mixed group comprising: a bronze steelyard with incised gradations, pierced bulb, knop finial, two loops with chains; a tongue-shaped lead weight with stamped profile bust to one face, graffito inscription 'ERLILAFAV' to one face, '[...]CID[...]' to the other, loop above. 380 grams total, 73-22cm (3 - 8 5/8"). From a private collection; formed 1965-1975. [2]