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LOT 1038
Roman Bead Earring Pair
1ST-3RD CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
1 5/8 in. (2.03 grams total, 42 mm each).
A matched pair formed of an undulating tubular gold-in-glass bead with a doughnut-shaped black bead below; a modern hook and bar with bead. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired by present owner circa 2001.
Property of a West Northamptonshire, UK, gentleman.
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Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Cockerel
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
With intaglio cockerel standing on a baseline; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.30 grams, 9.89 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Iridescent Glass Flask
Circa 1st-2nd century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £83
Core-formed with a slightly dimpled base, broad shoulder and narrow neck, mouth with a rolled and everted rim. 34 grams, 10 cm
From a London, UK, collection of glass, 1970-2000s. -
Roman Gnostic Hematite Gemstone with Standing Figure
3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £780
Discoid with chamfered edge, standing youth on a baseline with patera in one hand, sword at his hip, enigmatic legend above 'HICAPH[.]K'. 3 grams, 20 mm
Acquired in 1994. Private collection, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12867-241734.
