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LOT 0932
Ancient Glass and Other Bead Collection
EARLY 1ST MILLENNIUM A.D.
1/8 - 5/8 in. (94 grams total, 4-16 mm).
Including annular, tabular, polyhedral and other types. [176, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom an old deceased estate.
Property of an East London lady collector, acquired at auction before 1995.
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Large Romano-British Bronze Dolphin Mount
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £715
Modelled in the round, with dentilled fin and tail, hollow to the underside, scale detailing. 126 grams, 12.3 cm
Found Lincolshire, UK.
The dolphin was believed to ferry the souls of the dead to the afterlife. This type of bronze figure was probably intended to form a doorknob. -
Roman Pale Green Iridescent Glass Vessel
2nd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Piriform in profile in aqua glass with broad flared neck, rim cut down; dimple base; areas of iridescence. 59.7 grams, 10.2 cm
Acquired Christie's, London, Antiquities, Works of Art and Important Renaissance Bronzes, Plaquettes and Limoges Enamels, 8 July 1981, no.12 (part). From a private Wiltshire, UK, collection. Accompanied by a copy of the relevant Christie's catalogue pages. -
Roman Decorated Bronze Bracelet
2nd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
Penannular body divided into segments with raised areas, ring-and-dot and linear decoration with stylised beast-head terminals. 21.26 grams, 58 mm
From a private Tyneside collection, formed since the early 2000s.
