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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 Iridescent Pale Blue Glass Trulla
3rd-4th century A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £650
With an aqua-coloured hemispherical bowl and dark blue glass rim and handle with raised knops to the neck, the bowl with moulded lozengiform 'net' motif with kick-up to base surrounded by a moulded rosette; iridescent surfaces; handle repaired. 88 grams, 19 cm
Acquired early 1990s. Ex private American collection; thence by descent. Private collection since 1998. -
Roman Green Glass Bottle
2nd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £975
With large piriform body and dimpled base; funicular, waisted neck and rolled rim. 85 grams, 19 cm high
Acquired in the 1970s, thence by descent 2012. Private UK collection, Cambridge, UK. Property of an East Sussex, UK, gentleman. -
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Roman Crystal Gemstone with Galley
Circa 1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Estimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
With intaglio ship under sail with banks of oars; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.94 grams, 14 mm
From the collection of a Swiss gentleman formed in Europe from 1970-1980s; thence by descent from the family in London.
