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LOT 0851
Roman and Other Bead Collection
1ST CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
1/8 - 7/8 in. (60 grams total, 2-22 mm).
Including fusiform, oblate, tubular, mosaic and other types [49, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired from Silk Road Heritage, LLC, Virginia, USA.
Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.
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Roman and Other Bead Necklace
1st-4th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £59
Restrung designer necklace with fusiform and graduated seed beads, the centrepiece a hollow-formed rim fragment. 12.3 grams, 31.5 cm
Acquired on the London, UK, art market in the 1990s. Ex London, UK, gallery. -
Roman Silver Eagle and Lamb Mount
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £416
Modelled in the round on a trapezoidal plaque, the eagle gripping a lamb in its powerful claws, head raised and wings crossed; suspension loop absent. 8.53 grams, 27 mm
Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s. From the family collection of Mr S.A., Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection since the late 1990s. -
Roman Bronze Ring with Victory Motif
1st-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
With broad plaque, central impressed motif of Victory standing with wings to rear. 5.29 grams, 23.46 mm overall, 19.82 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
