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LOT 1023
Roman Glass Bracelet Pair
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
2 7/8 - 3 1/8 in. (75 grams total, 73-79 mm).
A matching pair of thick black glass bangles with rounded edges. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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Roman Silver Ring with Star Gemstone
Circa 3rd-4th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £143
With expanding D-section hoop, scooped shoulders and tall bezel, inset later carnelian intaglio with a star motif. 7.11 grams, 26.49 mm overall, 18.95 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18)
From an East London collection; previously in a collection formed between 1990-2000. -
Roman Silver Bowl
2nd century A.D.Estimate: £650 - 750 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £325
Bell-shaped with thickened rim and rounded underside. 322 grams, 13.2 cm wide
Usage wear.
Acquired early 1990s. Ex private American collection; thence by descent. Private Swiss collection since 1998. -
Roman Amber Glass Bottle with Trail
1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £468
With bulbous body, tall tubular neck, broad everted rim; applied trail from lower neck to base; extensive iridescence. 21.77 grams, 90 mm
Previously from a German private collection. Acquired Sotheby's, London, 13 & 14 July 1981, no.442 (illus). From a private Wiltshire, UK, collection. Accompanied by a copy of the relevant Sotheby's catalogue pages.
