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LOT 0791
Roman Blue Glass Bead Necklace String
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
16 1/2 in. (31 grams, 42 cm).
Restrung designer necklace string of tubular, fusiform, oblate and other types with annular pendant centrepiece. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceLondon, UK, collection, 2000s.
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Roman Mosaic Glass Bead
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Acquired in London or Japan, early 1980s. Property of a London, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Silver Ring with Clasped Hands Gemstone
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
Rectangular-section hoop with angled shoulders, round bezel set with a carnelian intaglio bearing a stylised clasped hands motif. 4.48 grams, 23.36 mm overall, 19.95 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16)
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Roman Blue Glass Bangle Pair
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Opening Bid: £50
Each elliptical in section in blue-tinted glass. 34 grams total, 70-71 mm
Acquired on the UK art market in the late 20th century A.D. From the private collection of the late David King (1940-2024), Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, UK.