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LOT 0764
Greek and Later Jewellery Fragments
2ND MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER
1/2 - 1 in. (13.38 grams total, 11-25 mm).
Comprising a ring formed from a golden twisted wire; a golden hollow tear-shaped pendant with three dangles formed from a twisted wire; a silver pennanular earring fragment with a coiled rod at each end; a round-section shaft with tapering ends and ribbed bar; a small plano-convex bead with an unfinished engraving, pierced longitudinally. [5]
ProvenancePrivate collection, Switzerland.
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LOT 0764
Greek and Later Jewellery Fragments
Estimate £500 - 700€580 - 810 (for guidance only)$680 - 950 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£275 (EUR 319; USD 371) ‡+BP*
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Greek Carnelian Scarab Engraved with Hercules with Later Gold Setting
Etruscan, 3rd century B.C.Estimate: £1,200 - 1,700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £625
With incised anatomical detailing, underside with a standing figure of Hercules, resting his hand on his club; with a later gold bar and suspension loop. 4.08 grams, 25 mm
Private collection, London. -
Large Parthian Blue Glazed Roundel Mount
Circa 2nd century B.C.-2nd century A.D.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Discoid with blue-glazed to the obverse, dark brown glaze with rectangular mount to the reverse. 120 grams, 99 mm
Private collection, 1980s. Acquired on the UK art market. Private collection, London, UK -
Greek Bronze Ring with Mouse
5th-4th century B.C.Estimate: £40 - 60 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Ellipsoid bezel with incuse profile image of a mouse with extended tail. 2.71 grams, 19.87 mm overall, 14.52 mm internal diameter (approximate size British G 1/2, USA 3 1/2, Europe 5.55, Japan 5)
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
