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LOT 0112

Roman Gold Chain with Clasps

1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.

12 3/4 in. (17.05 grams, 32.5 cm long).

Gold trichinopoly chain with beaded collar finials, hook-and-eye closure.

Provenance

Acquired in London, 1985.
Private collection, London.

This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12392-226871.

Literature

Cf. Marshall, F.H., Catalogue of the Jewellery, Greek, Etruscan and Roman, in the Department of Antiquities, British Museum, London, 1911, item 2720, for type.

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LOT 0112

Roman Gold Chain with Clasps

Estimate £5,000 - 7,000€5,800 - 8,120 (for guidance only)$6,750 - 9,450 (for guidance only)

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