Collecting Roman antiquities is a popular and fascinating hobby that involves the acquisition and preservation of physical remains from the ancient Roman civilization. The study of Roman antiquities can provide insight into the culture, beliefs, and daily life of ancient Rome, and can be a rewarding experience for collectors and enthusiasts alike.

Collectors of Roman antiquities often specialize in specific types of objects, such as pottery, coins, jewelry, or sculptures. The rarity, condition, and provenance of these objects can greatly impact their value and appeal to collectors. Collectors may acquire Roman antiquities through auction houses, antique dealers, or private sales, and often rely on their knowledge and expertise to authenticate and evaluate the objects they acquire.

One of the primary motivations for collecting Roman antiquities is the historical and cultural significance of these objects. Roman antiquities provide tangible links to the ancient world, and can offer insights into the beliefs, more...

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A Roman military scale armour, 1st century AD, scale armour…

A Roman military scale armour, 1st century AD, scale armour from Roman military site in Bulgaria. Reference-The armour of Imperial Rome, by H. Russel Robinson, pp 162-163

A collection of Roman nail, timber display box, 1st-3rd century…

A collection of Roman nail, timber display box, 1st-3rd century AD, hand forged, found in the Northern most Roman fort on Icthuthil, Scotland

A collection of Roman iron weapons & handles, 1st-4th century AD

A collection of Roman iron weapons & handles, 1st-4th century AD

A collection of Roman arrow heads, Haltwhistle, UK, 1st-4th…

A collection of Roman arrow heads, Haltwhistle, UK, 1st-4th century AD, length 8-12 cm

Three Roman terracotta/pottery pipes, 2nd-4th century AD

Three Roman terracotta/pottery pipes, 2nd-4th century AD

A collection of Roman terracotta fragments, including a Samian…

A collection of Roman terracotta fragments, including a Samian bowl, 1st-4th century AD

A Roman bronze oil lamp, swan handles, 1st-2nd century AD,…

A Roman bronze oil lamp, swan handles, 1st-2nd century AD, length 12 cm

Two Roman lead slingshot bullets, 1st-4th century AD, lead…

Two Roman lead slingshot bullets, 1st-4th century AD, lead slingshot projectile from Spain with C. N Mag-Pompey the great inscribed on one, length 3.5-6 cm

A Roman bronze steelyard balance, 1st-4th century AD, length 11…

A Roman bronze steelyard balance, 1st-4th century AD, length 11 cm

Three Roman bronze & lead weights, 1st-4th century AD

Three Roman bronze & lead weights, 1st-4th century AD

A collection of Roman bronze fragments including a spoon, chain,…

A collection of Roman bronze fragments including a spoon, chain, 1st-4th century AD

A collection of Roman bronze rings, canterbury, 1st-4th century…

A collection of Roman bronze rings, canterbury, 1st-4th century AD

A collection of Roman bronze military mounts, north England,…

A collection of Roman bronze military mounts, north England, 1st-4th century AD

A collection of Roman bronze belt pieces, 1st-4th century AD

A collection of Roman bronze belt pieces, 1st-4th century AD

A collection of Roman bronze items including spoons, strap end,…

A collection of Roman bronze items including spoons, strap end, 2nd-4th century AD

A collection of Roman bronze statue pieces including a foot,…

A collection of Roman bronze statue pieces including a foot, hand, small axe, 1st-4th century AD, often votive objects placed in sacred springs to heal a foot, hand

A Roman spearhead & a small axe, 1st-3rd century AD

A Roman spearhead & a small axe, 1st-3rd century AD

A collection of Roman pieces including a dagger pommel, an iron…

A collection of Roman pieces including a dagger pommel, an iron key & a seal

Two Roman bronze military phalera, one with a face the other a…

Two Roman bronze military phalera, one with a face the other a lion, 1st-3rd century AD

A collection of Roman bronze pieces including a gaming pieces,…

A collection of Roman bronze pieces including a gaming pieces, a weight,

A Roman terracotta head of goddess, timber stand, 1st-3rd…

A Roman terracotta head of goddess, timber stand, 1st-3rd century AD

A Roman terracotta head of an official, 1st-3rd century AD,…

A Roman terracotta head of an official, 1st-3rd century AD, height 4.5 cm

A Roman small bronze figure of a cockerel, timber stand,…

A Roman small bronze figure of a cockerel, timber stand, Romano-British-Parthenon, height 2.75 cm

A Roman Celtic bronze figure of a reclining male or river God,…

A Roman Celtic bronze figure of a reclining male or river God, Essex, England, 2nd-4th century AD, possibly a votive offering to the Gods, height 3.25 cm. Provenance: purchased Granta Antiquities

A Roman terracotta oil lamp, 1st-3rd century AD, flat body with…

A Roman terracotta oil lamp, 1st-3rd century AD, flat body with curved handle, length 11 cm

A Roman bronze oil lamp, bust detail, 1st-3rd century AD,…

A Roman bronze oil lamp, bust detail, 1st-3rd century AD, length 9.5 cm

A Roman bronze figure of the goddess Fortuna, 1st-3rd century…

A Roman bronze figure of the goddess Fortuna, 1st-3rd century AD, height 6.5 cm

A Roman bronze figure of the goddess Venus, north Yorkshire,…

A Roman bronze figure of the goddess Venus, north Yorkshire, 1st-2nd century AD, found south of Catterick, north Yorkshire, near a villa and Roman fort which straddles the A1, possible Eastern influence, height 6 cm

A Roman bronze figure, possibly of Hercules, 1st-3rd century AD,…

A Roman bronze figure, possibly of Hercules, 1st-3rd century AD, height 16.5 cm

A Roman bronze figure of an owl, familiar of the goddess…

A Roman bronze figure of an owl, familiar of the goddess Minerva, 1st-3rd century, from the Lockdales, with perspex stand, height 5 cm

A Roman bottom tier of an altar, Colchester, England, 3rd…

A Roman bottom tier of an altar, Colchester, England, 3rd century AD, square shaped with incised detail, 3 x 3 x 3 cm

A Roman bronze applique bust of Mercury, 2nd century AD,…

A Roman bronze applique bust of Mercury, 2nd century AD, Mercury was the god of merchants, travelers and transporters of goods, found in the Eastern Empire, from Winstanley collection, height 7.6 cm

A Roman bronze bust of a Serapis God, 1st-3rd century AD,…

A Roman bronze bust of a Serapis God, 1st-3rd century AD, Serapis was often seen a sun God, length 35 cm

A Roman bronze figure, possibly of Mercury, 1st-3rd century AD,…

A Roman bronze figure, possibly of Mercury, 1st-3rd century AD, on perspex stand, height 6.5 cm

A Roman bronze Herm, bearded bust of a God, 1st-3rd century AD,…

A Roman bronze Herm, bearded bust of a God, 1st-3rd century AD, length 6 cm. Provenance: purchased Nemesis Ancient & Antiquities, USA, 2003

A Roman bronze latch depicting Lar, Household God, 1st-3rd…

A Roman bronze latch depicting Lar, Household God, 1st-3rd century AD, Lar was the God of the field worshipped by households, found in the Balkans, length 9 cm

A Roman terracotta oil lamp, 1st-3rd century AD, five spouts,…

A Roman terracotta oil lamp, 1st-3rd century AD, five spouts, rounded bowl, length 10 cm

A rare Roman terracotta oil lamp with erotic scene, 1st-2nd…

A rare Roman terracotta oil lamp with erotic scene, 1st-2nd century AD, length 11 cm

A Roman diorite stone bowl, 1st-3rd century AD, carved rounded…

A Roman diorite stone bowl, 1st-3rd century AD, carved rounded bowl with large flat flared rim, May have been used for ceremonial oil, diameter 6 cm. Provenance: purchased time machine Co, New York, USA, 2003

A Roman bronze Ligula spoon, 3rd century AD, eating spoon,…

A Roman bronze Ligula spoon, 3rd century AD, eating spoon, small bowl with knopped terminal, length 15 cm

A Roman bronze head of Serapis, Derbyshire, England, 3rd…

A Roman bronze head of Serapis, Derbyshire, England, 3rd century AD, Serapis was seen as the sun god & as a Lord of healing and of fertility. His worship was established in Rome and throughout the Mediterranean, following the trade routes and being…

A Roman terracotta red ware low bowl, incised leaf & circle…

A Roman terracotta red ware low bowl, incised leaf & circle detail, flat bowl with rounded rim, diameter 28 cm

A Roman bronze low bowl, Thetford, Norfolk, England, 1st-2nd…

A Roman bronze low bowl, Thetford, Norfolk, England, 1st-2nd century AD, diameter 28 cm. Provenance: purchased Gary Edwards, ancient Antiquities, Nottingham, England, 2009

A Roman bronze pot & stand with figural detail legs, Germany,…

A Roman bronze pot & stand with figural detail legs, Germany, 1st-2nd century AD, found in Munich Germany, diameter 21 cm, height 12 cm

A Roman bronze skillet, Syria, 2nd-3rd century AD, used by…

A Roman bronze skillet, Syria, 2nd-3rd century AD, used by Roman soldiers for cooking while on the march, length 25 cm. Provenance: purchased ancient world Antiquities, England

A Roman bronze oil lamp, crescent of Diana, Lincolnshire,…

A Roman bronze oil lamp, crescent of Diana, Lincolnshire, England, 1st-2nd century AD, Diana was the twin sister of Apollo and goddess of the moon, her symbol, a crescent moon was often depicted on Roman pieces, length 11 cm. Provenance: purchased Garry…

A Roman bronze decorated mirror in the form of the goddess…

A Roman bronze decorated mirror in the form of the goddess Aphrodite, Bethlehem, 63BC-30AD, incised star detail with handle in the form of Aphrodite, height 21 cm (inc. Stand)

A Roman military Legion Xiiii Tegula fragment, 2nd-3rd century…

A Roman military Legion Xiiii Tegula fragment, 2nd-3rd century AD, the Gemina legion was famous for its action against Boudicca, found in their Bristish legionary fortress, 9 x 12 cm

A Roman Spearhead, 1st-3rd century AD, spearhead with original…

A Roman Spearhead, 1st-3rd century AD, spearhead with original wood intact from 1st C AD military site in Germany (near Munich), shows ancient repair, length 27 cm

A Roman dagger with incised bronze handle, 1st-3rd century,…

A Roman dagger with incised bronze handle, 1st-3rd century, rare to have both sections, incised detail to hilt, length 24 cm

A Roman military plumbata, England, 1st-3rd century AD,…

A Roman military plumbata, England, 1st-3rd century AD, possibly an unknown weapon, a wooden shaft with arrow fletches but may be thrown underarm. A warrior may have carried five of them behind his shield. They have been found in towns and forts across…

Four Roman lead sling projectiles, 3rd-4th century AD,…

Four Roman lead sling projectiles, 3rd-4th century AD, generally used by the military with slingshots, length 3.5-4 cm

A collection of Roman bronze letters, possibly part of a

A collection of Roman bronze letters, possibly part of a "Felix utere" belt, 3rd century AD, height 2.5 cm

A Roman bronze terret ring, chariot reins, Germany, 1st century…

A Roman bronze terret ring, chariot reins, Germany, 1st century AD, bronze terret ring for the reins of a chariot from a military site in Germany, possibly near Munich, length 6.5 cm

Two Roman bronze military metal strap ends, 2nd century AD,…

Two Roman bronze military metal strap ends, 2nd century AD, with leaf shape & incised detail, diameter 3-4.5 cm

A Roman silver metal sword Chape, Nottingham, UK, 2nd century…

A Roman silver metal sword Chape, Nottingham, UK, 2nd century AD, diameter 4.5 cm

Six Roman pelta shaped metal belt fittings, 2nd century, with…

Six Roman pelta shaped metal belt fittings, 2nd century, with carved filigree style detailing, diameter 2-3 cm

A Roman Samian low bowl, Gaul, 1st century AD, flat body with…

A Roman Samian low bowl, Gaul, 1st century AD, flat body with flared & rolled rim, flat footed base, diameter 15 cm, height 4.5 cm

A Roman terracotta low bowl, 1st-3rd century AD, rounded shape…

A Roman terracotta low bowl, 1st-3rd century AD, rounded shape with rolled rim, diameter 13.5 cm, height 4 cm

A Roman green glass low bowl, 1st-3rd century AD, low shape…

A Roman green glass low bowl, 1st-3rd century AD, low shape with curved rim, impressed base, diameter 17 cm. Provenance: purchased from York antique centre, York, England

A Roman amber glass conical bowl, 1st-3rd century AD, v-shaped…

A Roman amber glass conical bowl, 1st-3rd century AD, v-shaped with flat rim, diameter 15 cm, height 10 cm

A Roman carved stone grave marker, York, England, 2nd-3rd…

A Roman carved stone grave marker, York, England, 2nd-3rd century AD, inscription for Julia Donata, 30 years old & Publuis Caluisius Julianus, 10 years old, found near York outside a cemetery and translated by Dr. Tomlin from Oxford University, 28 x 24 cm…

A Roman carved marble hand, Chester England, 1st-2nd century AD,…

A Roman carved marble hand, Chester England, 1st-2nd century AD, possibly from a larger statue, on stand, height 20 cm including stand. Provenance: purchased Gary Edwards, ancient Antiquities, Nottingham, England, 2007

A Roman green glass flask, Eastern Empire, 1st-2nd century AD,…

A Roman green glass flask, Eastern Empire, 1st-2nd century AD, cylindrical body, tapering neck, height 15 cm

A Roman green glass small bowl, 2nd-4th century AD, round body…

A Roman green glass small bowl, 2nd-4th century AD, round body with rolled rim, diameter 9 cm

A Roman pale green glass bottle, Eastern Europe, 3rd-4th…

A Roman pale green glass bottle, Eastern Europe, 3rd-4th century AD, cylindrical bottle, flared rim, height 15 cm. Provenance: purchased Pathenon Gallery, London, England

A Roman pale green glass small dish, 2nd-4th century AD,…

A Roman pale green glass small dish, 2nd-4th century AD, rounded bowl with rolled rim, lustre detail, diameter 11 cm. Provenance: purchased Parthenon Gallery, London, England, 2001

A Roman pottery mortarium, 1st century AD, bowl with flared rim…

A Roman pottery mortarium, 1st century AD, bowl with flared rim and pouring spout, diameter 24 cm

A Roman terracotta wine flagon, 1st century AD, bottle shaped,…

A Roman terracotta wine flagon, 1st century AD, bottle shaped, ridged detail, flared rim, height 23 cm

A Roman lead bowl, 2nd-4th century AD, trumpet shaped, flat…

A Roman lead bowl, 2nd-4th century AD, trumpet shaped, flat foot, diameter 16 cm, height 8 cm. Provenance: purchased the Gallereum

A Roman glass flask, 2nd-4th century AD, pointed body with band…

A Roman glass flask, 2nd-4th century AD, pointed body with band detail & flared rim, height 11 cm

A Roman pink glass, cobalt blue tri-handle bowl, 2nd-4th…

A Roman pink glass, cobalt blue tri-handle bowl, 2nd-4th century AD, rounded body, ridge detail, flared rim, curved handles, diameter 10 cm, height 9 cm

A Roman green glass bowl with ridged detail, 1st-3rd century AD,…

A Roman green glass bowl with ridged detail, 1st-3rd century AD, rounded body, ridged pattern, double rim, diameter 12 cm, height 5.5 cm. Provenance: purchased Bath Antiques Centre, England

A Roman green glass drinking cup, 2nd-4th century AD, rounded…

A Roman green glass drinking cup, 2nd-4th century AD, rounded body, flaired rim

A Roman blue glass oinochoe, 2nd-4th century AD, rounded body,…

A Roman blue glass oinochoe, 2nd-4th century AD, rounded body, turned handle, zig zag pattern, height 13 cm

A Roman green glass flask, 2nd-4th century AD, double rounded…

A Roman green glass flask, 2nd-4th century AD, double rounded body, flat rim, height 7.5 cm. Provenance: purchased Peter Morris, Kent, England, 2000

A Roman glass drinking tumbler, 2nd-4th century, wide &…

A Roman glass drinking tumbler, 2nd-4th century, wide & tapering lower body, turned rim, height 9.8 cm

A Roman glass oinochoe, 2nd century AD, rounded body, turned…

A Roman glass oinochoe, 2nd century AD, rounded body, turned handle & rim, height 9 cm. Provenance: purchased Shiraz Antiques, London, England, 2000

A Roman lead military tableau plaque, 1st-4th century AD,…

A Roman lead military tableau plaque, 1st-4th century AD, scenes of soldiers and cult objects normally associated with Mithras-the altar including scorpion, snake, amphora, lion & cockerel, height 9 cm

A Roman lead tableau plaque, 1st-4th century AD, with horseman,…

A Roman lead tableau plaque, 1st-4th century AD, with horseman, offerings & statues of Dioscuri castor & Pollux, normally associated with Mithras-the altar, height 13 cm

A collection of Roman bone & bronze hair pins, cosmetic spoons…

A collection of Roman bone & bronze hair pins, cosmetic spoons & Files

A very lightweight Roman bulbous glass vase, height 11 cm

A very lightweight Roman bulbous glass vase, height 11 cm

Two Roman bronze fibula, the antique items including one of…

Two Roman bronze fibula, the antique items including one of cruci-form with onion shaped terminals, the largest 10.5 cm long

A pair of Roman bone dice. circa 2nd Century Ad; Reputably from…

Roman Bone Dice: 2nd Century AD, Trier, 0.9cm Diameter

A pair of Roman bone dice. circa 2nd Century Ad; Reputably from Trier diameter .9 cm each.

Roman glass bottle 2nd/3rd Century Ad, Mould blown Height 12 cm.

Roman Mould-Blown Glass Bottle, 2nd/3rd Century AD - 12cm

Roman glass bottle 2nd/3rd Century Ad, Mould blown Height 12 cm.

Three Roman Socketed bronze arrow Points

Roman Bronze Socketed Arrow Points: A Trio of Ancient Artifacts

Three Roman Socketed bronze arrow Points

A Roman bronze dagger, 2nd/3rd century A.D, 26.5 cm long

Roman Bronze Dagger: 2nd/3rd Century A.D., 26.5 cm Long

A Roman bronze dagger, 2nd/3rd century A.D, 26.5 cm long

A Roman marble head of a young woman, circa 1st century A.D.,…

Roman Marble Head of Young Woman, 1st Century A.D

A Roman marble head of a young woman, circa 1st century A.D., probably Nero Flavian period (2nd half of 1st century), with himation covering to the head, on a later marble stand, 26 cm high including stand. Provenance: Property from the collection of…

A Roman pottery oil lamp, 2nd century A.D, 10.5 cm long

Roman Pottery Oil Lamp, 2nd Century A.D

A Roman pottery oil lamp, 2nd century A.D, 10.5 cm long

Roman pottery pieces, c.7th century, five slipper terracotta…

Ancient Roman Pottery and Oil Lamps Collection

Roman pottery pieces, c.7th century, five slipper terracotta oil lamps, two late bronze age oil lamps, two Amphoras and Roman glass

Roman glass Sprinkler flask, 3rd-4th century, molded glass, set…

Green Roman Glass Sprinkler Flask with Display Case

Roman glass Sprinkler flask, 3rd-4th century, molded glass, set with cylindrical waisted neck above a spiraled baluster body, in tones of transparent green, with letter of authenticity, within display case, height 11 cm

Roman glass iridescent glass flask, 3rd century, with spreading…

Iridescent Roman Glass Flask, 3rd Century

Roman glass iridescent glass flask, 3rd century, with spreading lip above neck and double baluster body, in tones of green, in display case, height 14 cm

Roman glass Sprinkler flask, c.3rd-4th century, with spreading…

Roman Glass Sprinkler Flask, 3rd-4th Century

Roman glass Sprinkler flask, c.3rd-4th century, with spreading lip above ovoid body, with slightly fluted body, in slight lustre tones, with letter of authenticity, in display case, a/f, height 11 cm purchased: Antiquarius, New Zealand, 2005

Pair of Roman bone dice, c.2nd century, of petit form, with…

Roman Bone Dice with Authenticity Letter and Display Case

Pair of Roman bone dice, c.2nd century, of petit form, with incised and inked circle dots, with letter of authenticity, in display case purchased: Antiquarius, New Zealand, 2006

Late Roman glass bangle, c.1st century BCE, of circular form,…

Late Roman Glass Bangle with Spiraled Surrounds

Late Roman glass bangle, c.1st century BCE, of circular form, with two exterior spiraled surrounds, in blue and white with interior green glass, with letter of authenticity, in display case, diameter 10 cm (edge to edge) purchased: Antiquarius, New…

Roman twin handled wine amphora, iron age, 1000 B.C,…

Iron Age Wine Amphora with Twin Handles and Stand

Roman twin handled wine amphora, iron age, 1000 B.C, Palestine/Syria, of tapering conical form, with letter of authenticity, on stand and with display case, height 31 cm purchased: Antiquarius, New Zealand, 2006