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LOT 0657
Roman Glass and Other Bead Necklace String
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
15 1/4 in. (16.56 grams, 38.7 cm).
A restrung designer necklace composed of graduated beads with larger beads as a central feature. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom London, UK, gallery collection, 1990s.
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Roman Heavy Silver Ring with Square Plaque
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £450 - 650 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £225
Comprising a braided median band to the hoop flanked by tiered neighbours, square bezel with granule to each corner and one to centre. 11.38 grams, 30.42 mm overall, 19.07 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18)
Ex European private collection. Private European collection, acquired in 2001. -
Romano-British Bronze Ring with Lozenge
3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Comprising an expanding hoop with angled shoulders, the bezel with raised lozenge decorated with incised pellets and an X-motif. 3.42 grams, 21.94 mm overall, 19.03 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L, USA 5 3/4, Europe 11.24, Japan 10)
Found Northants border, UK. Acquired on the UK and EU art market before 2000. From the private collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
Rings of these typologies seem to have been manufactured in Britain, and are characterised by decorative mouldings on the hoop. Sometimes the broad elements of the hoop had a decorative setting soldered to it. -
Roman and Other Black Glass Bead Necklace String
1st-4th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £59
Composed of tubular and reused bangle fragments; restrung. 18.63 grams, 44.5 cm
From London, UK, gallery collection, 1990s.
