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LOT 1079
Roman and Other Dark Blue Glass Bead Necklace String
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
13 3/4 in. (11.7 grams, 35 cm).
Composed of oblate and other beads interspersed with teardrop-shaped amuletic beads, the central feature comprising an annular and a polygonal bead, restrung. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx London, UK, collection, 1990s.
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LOT 1079
Roman and Other Dark Blue Glass Bead Necklace String
Estimate £50 - 70€58 - 81 (for guidance only)$68 - 95 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Roman Stone and Glass Gem Collection
2nd-3rd century A.D. or laterEstimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Including Mars standing with a convex shield, a boy on horseback, Pegasus in flight, and other types, each supplied with a museum-quality impression. 3.78 grams total, 6-12 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Terracotta Coin Forger's Mould
Circa 3rd-4th century A.D.Estimate: £50 - 70 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Discoid clay mould with an impressed design of a coin on each face. 3.76 grams, 27 mm
London gentleman's collection, 1970-1990s, by descent. -
Roman Amber-Coloured Glass Footed Bowl with decorated Applied Rim
Circa 1st century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
Bell-shaped body with a wide everted rim and applied basal ring. 145 grams, 16 cm
From the collection of Dr Gerhard Muller-Afers, Speyer; thence by family descent. Private collection, Europe, acquired from the above.
