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LOT 0097
Roman Gemstone Collection
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1/4 - 5/8 in. (4.21 grams total, 8-15 mm).
Mainly ellipsoid carnelian plaques with incuse designs including standing figure, bird in flight and other types. [7]
ProvenanceFrom an old UK collection, 1980s.
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Roman Black Glass Bead Necklace String
1st-4th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £52
Restrung group of fusiform, annular and seed beads with a large oblate centrepiece. 22.9 grams, 47 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Roman Tinned Bronze Plate Brooch
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Comprising a triangular plaque joined by three radiating struts to a disc with radiating lugs and central enamelled concentric rings; the plaque with lateral leaf-shaped panels all decorated with herringbone motifs, catch and hinged pin to the reverse. 6.9 grams, 36 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Silver Trumpet Whorl Brooch
2nd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Plate brooch formed as an S-shaped La Tène scroll with trumpet and bulb detailing, catch and pin to the reverse. 10 grams, 39 mm
Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s. Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late-1990s.
