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LOT 0694
Roman Amber Glass Bead Necklace String
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
18 1/4 in. (18.5 grams, 46.5 cm).
Restrung designer necklace of graduated tubular and annular beads with a ceramic centrepiece. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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Roman Redware Fragment Collection
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Comprising three edge fragments: one with a centaur carrying away a woman, amphora below; one showing a butting goat defending itself against a large hound; one showing a profile head of a bearded man with a staff and bag, possibly the god Mercury, a leaping hound before him. 53.1 grams total, 50-97 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Bronze Ring with Dolphin
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £520
With broad shoulders and ellipsoid bezel, intaglio dolphin and 'XA' enigmatic inscription. 4.35 grams, 23.65 mm overall, 18.90 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L 1/2, USA 6, Europe 11.87, Japan 11)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
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Roman Bronze Horse Brooch
Circa 2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
Formed as a standing horse, the hindlegs forming crossbar, tail forming hinged pin, forelegs forming catchplate; ring-and-dot motifs to shoulders, linear detailing to the mane. 11.8 grams, 35 mm
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
