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LOT 0614
Late Eastern Greek Gold and Silver Earring Pair
1ST CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D.
1 5/8 in. (12.3 grams total, 41-42 mm).
Matched pair, each a gold open loop with bulb below supporting a silver imitation fig. [2]
ProvenanceAcquired in the 1980s.
Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent.
Private collection, since the late 1990s.
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Late Hellenistic-Early Roman Gemstone, Gold and Glass Bead Necklace
Circa 2nd century B.C.-1st century A.D.Estimate: £3,500 - 4,500 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,750
Restrung necklace with oval semi-precious stones and gold-domed appliqués; double strand of Roman spherical blue glass beads, varying in hues and tones, and to the top of each strand a single appliqué with a gold discoid plaque set with a garnet polished stone to the left and a vibrant green aventurine stone to the right; a double-domed appliqué behind each small plaque, and a larger discoid set with crystal on the left and pale amethyst to the right; central prominent chalcedony set discoid. 43 grams total, 44 cm including clasp
Acquired on the UK art market prior to 2000. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12947-246339.
