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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 Trumpet Brooch
Circa 1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Featuring geometric ornament to the footplate; spring, remains of pin and catchplate to reverse. 5.53 grams, 31 mm
Ex private collection formed in the 1990s. Ex property of a European gentleman living in the UK. -
Roman Coin and Limited Edition Framed Print
3rd century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £13
The coin mounted on 22 carat gold foil, framed with an art print signed by the artist David McAllister, depicting scenes of Roman military activity; limited edition number 65/1150. 1.3 kg, 36.5 x 49 cm
Essex gallery, early 2000s.
David McAllister's exciting design is a 'one of a kind' work that portrays the might and riches of the Roman civilisation. This limited edition print is a celebration of the award winning artist's lifetime dedication to historical paintings of the ancient world. To enhance appreciation of this rare and historic work, each individual print is signed and numbered by the artist. -
Roman Bronze Dog Brooch
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
The body characterised by a series of horizontal grooves, raised pins to the front and back, the ones on the back probably for the attachment of the hinged pin. 2.5 grams, 34 mm
Acquire in the 1990s. Ex Cambridgeshire, UK, collection.
This unusual fibula was probably a provincial production. The dog was connected to the Celtic divinities and also with Silvanus, who was associated with healing, hunting, and dogs.
