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LOT 0915
Roman Glass Bead Collection
CIRCA 1ST CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 - 25/8 in. (66 grams total, 29-67 mm).
Comprising seven blue glass melon beads and a ring-shaped bead with painted detailing. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound City of London, UK.
Acquired from mudlark Steve Brooker in the early 2000s.
Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.
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Roman Silver Snake Head Bracelet
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
With narrow D-section shank and lobe terminals with punched snake-head detailing. 6.84 grams, 50 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Terracotta Bowl Fragment with Boar
3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Substantial ceramic fragment with high-relief image of a boar running amid foliage; symbol of Legio X Fretensis. 125 grams, 10.1 cm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Iron Stylus Pair
Circa 1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
Each with one pointed and one chiselled finial. 17.4 grams total, 14.5 - 14.8 cm
Found City of London, UK. Acquired from mudlark Steve Brooker in the early 2000s. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.
