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LOT 0762
Roman Glass Bead Necklace
2ND-5TH CENTURY A.D. OR LATER
27 1/2 in. (13.1 grams, 70 cm long).
Composed of graduated glass beads of various shades of blue and type of bead, including carinated, oblate, coin-shaped and cuboid example, together with other types; restrung. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx W.J.
collection, 1990s.
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Roman Bronze Openwork Disc Brooch
3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Formed with a triangular central element surrounded by scrolled bars; the centre and rim with punched annular ornament; pin (bent), pin-lug and catchplate intact. 22.8 grams, 44 mm
Acquired prior to 1980. Ex UK art market. -
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Roman Silver Animal Collection
1st-4th century A.D. and laterEstimate: £700 - 900 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £389
Comprising: a mouse nibbling food; a rooster standing on a base; a standing bird, possibly a cockerel; a standing eagle; a sinuous feline standing on a slender base; a lion modelled couchant, with geometric detailing. 41 grams total, 14-32 mm
‘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. -
Roman Bronze Sun Whorl Brooch Group
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
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From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
