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LOT 0590
Roman Deep Blue Glass and Other Bead Necklace String
1ST CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
22 in. (13.8 grams, 56 cm long).
Restrung to a Y-shape with mainly blue glass beads. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceUK gallery, early 2000s.
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Roman Green Glass Bead Collection
Late 1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £169
Comprising thirty lampworked green glass rounded and collared beads. 94 grams total, 11-23 mm
UK gallery, early 2000s. -
British Roman Military Bronze Plate Brooch with Scallop Shells and Trumpets
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
The face moulded with a central motif of three trumpet heads all meeting at a triangular central point, in-between each outer trumpet motif is a scallop-shell like element; the reverse carry's a single rectangular lug for the spring and pin, and a single transverse rectangular tab to act as a catchplate, but appears to be unfinished. 10.8 grams, 35 mm
Found whilst searching with a metal detector near Kettlewell with Starbotton, North Yorkshire, UK, early 2022. The evidence of the manufacturing process makes this find a 'Find of Note', and has been designated by the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme to be of Regional importance. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.SWYOR-A1B317.
Mackreth notes that this brooch is uncommon in Britain. This brooch directly parallels LIN-B8C6EB and no.11664 (Mackreth 2011, p.172-173, Type 7c, no.11664, p.115). -
Roman Solid Gold Ring
Circa 3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
With a flat-section, wide hoop and rounded bezel. 3.06 grams, 19.11 mm overall, 16.10 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L, USA 5 3/4, Europe 11.24, Japan 10)
From a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s.
