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LOT 0856
Roman and Other Glass and Stone Bead Necklace String
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
14 7/8 in. (25.89 grams, 37.8 cm).
Composed of graduated spherical and oblate beads with a large tabular feature bead; restrung. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom London, UK, gallery collection, 1990s.
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Eastern Roman Bronze Ring with Ibex
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Comprising a D-section hoop and a large, oval bezel with a reclining ibex facing left. 4.78 grams, 22.61 mm overall, 17.81 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13)
London, UK, art market, 1980s. Private collection, London, UK. -
Gold Ring with Elliptical Garnet
Roman, 1st century B.C.-1st century A.D. or laterEstimate: £2,500 - 3,500 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,250
Comprising a substantial keeled hoop and raised bezel set with a garnet, the garnet with a central lozenge flanked by two transverse lines, the ring shape is characteristic of Augustan rings. 8.36 grams, 25.87 mm overall, 19.48 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16)
Private English collection. Private collection, UK. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12955-245984.
The ring type is characteristic of the Augustan Period, and two further examples are documented by the Romisch-Germanisches Zentralmuseum in Mainz. -
Roman Glass Pendant
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Discoid with impressed design of a bull's heads with cross above, objects in the field. 3.38 grams, 26 mm
From the private collection of the late Mr S.M., 1969-1999.
