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LOT 0530
Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
ETRUSCAN GOLD TRUMPET-SHAPED EARRING
CIRCA 350 B.C.
3/4 in. (1.34 grams, 20 mm).
CIRCA 350 B.C.
3/4 in. (1.34 grams, 20 mm).
Hollow-formed sheet-gold earring with applied trumpet-shaped finial, filigree collars and beaded wire fillet to the rim. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Ex Parisian dealers including Jean-Phillipe Mariaud de Serres; subsequently dispersed with other pieces at auction.
French private collection of a French lady, acquired in the 1980s.
Accompanied by a copy of an illustrated three page collector's cataloguing document.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Marshall, F.H., Catalogue of the Jewellery, Greek, Etruscan and Roman, in the Department of Antiquities, British Museum, London, 1911, p.XL.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
