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LOT 1049
Roman Blue Glass Bead Necklace String
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
15 3/8 in. (28 grams, 39 cm).
Restrung designer necklace string of tubular, melon, oblate and other types with plan-convex pendant centrepiece. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceLondon, UK, collection, 2000s.
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Roman Bronze Brooch Collection
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From a Dunmow, UK, collection; formed from 1970. -
Roman Red Marble Thumb Pestle
3rd-6th century A.D.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £540
Pestle or grinding tool, the handle formed as a thumb with knuckle and nail detailing; old collector's label '2' to underside. 312 grams, 12 cm
Ex private collection, Mrs L.S., 1980s. Acquired from the above, 1999. Private European collection. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12096-218201.
Such items were mainly used by medical staff for grinding ingredients such as medicinal compounds, cosmetics and culinary spices. -
Roman Bone Bead
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Rectangular in plan with transverse piercing, three ring-and-dot marks to each broad face. 1.65 grams, 13 mm
From a collection of gaming items, formed 1980-1990s.