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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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Late Roman Bronze Ring with Bust
4th-6th century A.D.Estimate: £120 - 170 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £60
Substantial hoop with a raised rectangular bezel bearing a profile bust facing left, flanking inscription '+VI TVS'. 8.85 grams, 29.60 mm overall, 17.30 x 20.72 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Bronze Ring with Gemstone
Circa 2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
With rounded shoulders and slender shank, inset intaglio frond. 3.24 grams, 20.65 mm overall, 16.59 mm internal diameter (approximate size British I 1/2 , USA 4 1/2, Europe 8.07, Japan 7)
Acquired on the UK art market in the late 20th century A.D. From the private collection of the late David King (1940-2024), Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, UK. -
Roman Bronze Ring with Silver Plaque with Hippocamp
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
Comprising a narrow shank and tapering shoulders, a flat plaque with an inset silver panel, low-relief hippocamp motif. 6.94 grams, 26.75 mm overall, 21.19 mm internal diameter (approximate size British K 1/2, USA 51/2, Europe 10.58, Japan 10)
From a private Tyneside collection, formed since the early 2000s.