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LOT 0674
Roman Glass and Other Mixed Bead Group
CIRCA 1ST CENTURY A.D. OR LATER
22 in. (30.5 grams, 56 cm long).
A restrung group of glass beads of various types and colours, including reds, greens, blues and yellows. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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Roman Enamelled Bronze Cockerel Finial
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Roman Pale Blue Glass Unguentarium
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Featuring a piriform lower body, extended cylindrical neck and flange rim; iridescent surfaces. 15.6 grams, 12 cm high
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Roman Bronze Dog Collection
1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £556
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‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection.