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LOT 0604
Roman Black Glass and Other Bead Necklace String
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
12 1/4 in. (11.8 grams, 31 cm).
Composed of small oblate beads interspersed with larger beads, the central drop composed of five larger beads; restrung. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired in the 1990s.
Ex London, UK, collection.
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LOT 0604
Roman Black Glass and Other Bead Necklace String
Estimate £50 - 70€58 - 81 (for guidance only)$68 - 95 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Opening Bid: £1,000
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Circa 4th-5th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
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Opening Bid: £5
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