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LOT 0744
Roman and Other Bead String Group
1ST-3RD CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
30 1/4 in. (453 grams total, 77 cm long).
A group of 17 Roman or other restrung necklace strings of graduated small drawn creamy white stone and glass beads. [37]
ProvenanceAcquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s.
Ex property of a London gentleman.
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Roman and Other Ring Collection
Early 1st millennium A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £338
A mixed group of copper-alloy finger rings of various types, each bearing an incuse design to the bezel: a stylised bird; a cross; a stylised fish; a geometric motif and possible horse and rider. 25 grams total, 20-25 mm
Early 1990s London collection. Acquired on the UK art market. From a private collection, Lancashire, UK. -
Roman Gemstone Collection
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £600 - 800 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £300
A mixed group of stone intaglios each with an carnelian or jasper cloison with intaglio image including bird, profile bust and other types, all set bronze and silver finger rings 28.6 grams total, 19-29 mm
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Roman Lead Tag with Seal Impressions
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
A lead seal tag bearing two oval-shaped impressions containing figural motifs: the smaller impression possibly a standing winged figure facing right; the larger impression portraying a standing figure holding an object. 15.19 grams, 36 mm
Acquired in the 1970s. Important European collection.
