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LOT 0685
Roman and Other Mixed Bead Group
CIRCA 1ST CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
1/8 - 3/4 in. (146 grams total, 3-19 mm).
Comprising polychrome glass and stone beads of various types. [358, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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Roman Bronze Mouse Collection
1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £1,200 - 1,700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £600
Modelled with semi-naturalistic detailing either standing or crouching, each nibbling at food held between their forepaws. 212 grams total, 25-64 mm
‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection. -
Late Roman Terracotta Pitcher
Circa 500 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
Of coiled construction with bulbous lower body and tubular upper, flared and everted rim, strap handle above the shoulder. 1.7 kg, 26 cm high
London, UK, collection, 1990s. -
Roman Bronze Dog Collection
1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £556
Comprising dogs formed as pendants, lids, mounts and figurines, most displaying stylised or semi-naturalistic detailing and modelled in the round. 155 grams total, 25-40 mm
‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection.