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LOT 0589
Roman Glass Ring with Bezel
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (1.39 grams, 21.56 mm overall, 14.96 mm internal diameter (approximate size British F, USA 2 3/4, Europe 3.67, Japan 3)).
In light green translucent glass, the hoop widening at the base, lozenge-shaped flat bezel [No Reserve]
Provenance
Property of a UK gentleman, acquired 1986.
Property of an East Sussex, UK, gentleman.
Accompanied by an old handwritten identification ticket.
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