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LOT 0892
Eastern Roman Silver Neck Torc
3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.
6 1/2 in. (114 grams, 16.6 cm).
With round-section shank and acorn-shaped finials. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceProperty of a European gentleman; formerly in a German private collection formed in the 1950-1970s.
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Roman Glass Bead Group
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Group of spherical and oblate millefiori glass beads with mosaic and other detailing. 6.5 grams total, 8-14 mm
From the private collection of the late Mr S.M., 1969-1999. -
Roman Bronze Bird Brooch
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Depicting a bird with open wings and fan-shaped tail; pin-spring and catchplate on the reverse. 7.7 grams, 35 mm
From a Dunmow, UK, collection; formed from 1970. -
Roman Red Marble Thumb Pestle
3rd-6th century A.D.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £540
Pestle or grinding tool, the handle formed as a thumb with knuckle and nail detailing; old collector's label '2' to underside. 312 grams, 12 cm
Ex private collection, Mrs L.S., 1980s. Acquired from the above, 1999. Private European collection. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12096-218201.
Such items were mainly used by medical staff for grinding ingredients such as medicinal compounds, cosmetics and culinary spices.
