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LOT 1012
Roman Aubergine Glass Bead Necklace String
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
16 3/8 in. (20.2 grams, 41.5 cm).
Composed of mixed beads and bead fragments, restrung. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired in the 1990s.
Ex London, UK, collection.
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Roman Ribbed Glass Bottle
4th-5th century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £200
With globular body, dimple foot, slight vertical ribbing to body, broad funicular mouth with folded rim. 174 grams, 19 cm
Acquired in the late 1980s. Private collection, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s.
Similar vessels (bottles) were found in 4th-5th century tombs at Beit Ras, Jordan, and from Samaria-Sebaste, Israel. The most recognisable characteristic of these bottles was the faint ribs on the body. The type survived until the Arab conquest in the 7th century A.D. -
Roman Garnet Gemstone with Hippocamp
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
A dark purplish-red cabochon with hippocamp facing left. 0.46 grams, 9.9 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Bronze Artefact Collection
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
Including a penannular brooch with pin, finger ring with cloison insert, vesica-shaped stud, and other items. 14.47 grams total, 18-30 mm
From the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent. Accompanied by the original collector's data sheet(s) with reference no.A43, A44, A51, A54 & A55.
