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LOT 0665
Eastern Roman Bead Necklace String
3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.
22 in. (20.18 grams, 56 cm long).
Restrung designer necklace of small and bigger light blue glass beads, the centrepiece a large fusiform glass bead dangle. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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Roman Red Jasper Gemstone with Hunter and Dog
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £222
Oval in shape, engraved with an advancing male figure holding a long curved staff on his shoulder, a water skin hanging from the rear end and a low dish from the other, a leaping hound at his feet. 0.71 grams, 15 mm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Roman Bronze Ring with Greek Inscription
Circa 4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
Flat discoid plaque inscribed in Greek capitals 'CΟΛΟ/ΜѠΝ/ΛΕΓΕΙ/ΦΥΛАΞ' (Σολομων λεγει φυλαξ = Salomon says [to be] the guardian). 6.25 grams, 25.20 mm overall, 20.86 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)
From the collection of a High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, UK, gentleman, circa 2000. -
Roman Bronze Trade Weight
Circa 4th-6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Comprising a spherical body with shank and pierced knop finial; old collector's label with inked 'ancient Roman / 1st cent. / Exe. minster'. 351 grams, 10.4 cm
From a North London, UK, collection. Ex Simmons Gallery, London E11, UK.
The weight was inserted inside the shaft of a steelyard arm, calibrated on three or more sides with lines and Roman numerals, each providing different scales of pondera (weights).