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LOT 1011
Roman Aubergine Glass and Other Bead Necklace String
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
15 in. (18.7 grams, 38 cm).
Composed of mixed beads in graduated sizes, with a large bead as the central feature, restrung. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx London, UK, collection, 1990s.
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Roman Bronze Figure of Harpocrates, the God of Secrecy
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Opening Bid: £1,000
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Private collection, Me. A., Florida, USA, early 1990s. European private collection, acquired in Germany, September 2000. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12683-234609. -
Large Roman Enamelled Bronze Plate Brooch
Circa 2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
Comprising a central disc with concentric enamelled rings and central hole to accept a stud (absent), flanked above and below by an addorsed pair of crescent cells supporting a disc; pin-lugs, pin and catch to reverse; the enamel restored. 19.8 grams, 58 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Late Roman Bronze Bird Plate Brooch
Circa 6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £221
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Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
