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LOT 0741
Roman Glass Bead Necklace
2ND-5TH CENTURY A.D. OR LATER
31 1/2 in. (16.8 grams, 80 cm long).
Composed of graduated monochrome opaque black glass beads of various types, including amorphous, facetted, spherical, carinated and other types; restrung. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx W.J. collection, 1990s.
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Roman Silver Mouse Figure
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £624
Shown with semi-naturalistic detailing in a crouching posture, eating a nut held in its front paws. 7.74 grams, 27 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 Bird Brooch
2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
Complete with pin and catchplate (chipped) to reverse; the bird advancing left with head turned backwards, tail modelled in the round, feather detailing to the wing, annular eye. 12.3 grams, 46 mm
Ex John Hayward collection, exhibited at Ipswich museum. -
Roman Bronze Tankard Handle Group
Circa 2nd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Comprising two differently sized handles: one featuring a leaf plaque to base with head of Bacchus(?) in relief, fluting and a second head to the top; one with a leaf plaque to base and swan head in relief, collars and thumb pad to top. 605 grams total, 16-24 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.
