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LOT 0631
Roman Blue Glass Bead Necklace String
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
14 3/4 in. (6.55 grams, 37.5 cm).
Composed of gently graduating mixed beads with larger beads as a central feature, restrung. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired in the 1990s.
Ex London, UK, collection.
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Roman Bronze Ring with Lion
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Featuring a D-section hoop and a lentoid bezel with a standing lion, possibly with a small prey animal in its jaws. 4.57 grams, 23.72 mm overall, 19.59 x 17.86 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18)
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Bronze Horse-Head Whorl Plate Brooch
3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
With horse-head decoration to each arm, each head with punched ring-and-dot eye; a catchplate and hinged pin to verso. 14.2 grams, 41 mm
From the private coin collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the mid 1980s. -
Roman Bronze Ring with Glass Gem
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
With broad tapering shoulders, plaque inset with an ellipsoid intaglio profile bust. 6.92 grams, 24.70 mm overall, 20.35 x 16.77 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O 1/2, USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.61, Japan 15)
From the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent.
