Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace String

Comprising a variety of types of padlocks, most retaining their arm and ceased in the locked position. 390 grams total, 45-80 mm



Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.

In Byzantine style, comprising two hinged plates and a hinged loop above; obverse with nimbate figure in orans pose, Greek inscription above; the reverse with an incised cross motif, central medallion with a nimbate bust in orans pose. 128 grams, 11.2 cm high



Collected from 1969-1999. From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.

Comprising: a translucent glass token with a profile male to one side and an eagle attacking to the other; a restrung string of African terracotta beads; four seal impressions; four carnelian mounts; a carved rock crystal pendant; a bronze Dark Age style eagle mount; a ceramic tongue-shaped finial with a standing figure; a bronze standing figure of male wearing a bowler hat; a bronze fob seal with calligraphic inscription and a Belgian coin pendant; a large tinned lead mount; and a small floral lead(?) mount with an old handwritten label. 106 grams total, 1.6-74 cm



UK private collection formed 1970s-1990s. Property of an East Sussex, UK, gentleman.