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LOT 0913
Ancient Glass and Other Bead Collection
EARLY 1ST MILLENNIUM A.D.
1/8 - 3/4 in. (109 grams total, 3-18 mm).
Including polyhedral, oblate, biconvex, melon and other types. [180+, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom an old deceased estate.
Property of an East London lady collector, acquired at auction before 1995.
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Roman Glass Thimble
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
Narrow tubular type with domed end and impressed dimples. 6.47 grams, 23 mm
From an important collection of a London gentleman, UK, 1990s. -
Eastern Roman Silver Neck Torc
3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
With round-section shank and acorn-shaped finials. 114 grams, 16.6 cm
Property of a European gentleman; formerly in a German private collection formed in the 1950-1970s. -
Roman Glass Bead Group
1st-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Comprising mosaic and other types, annular and spherical profiles. 22 grams total, 14-16.5 mm
with Archaeologia, Switzerland, before 1983. Ex private North American collection. London private collection, 2016.
