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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.
ProvenanceAcquired 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.
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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