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LOT 0953
Roman Gold Earring with Emerald-Coloured Bead
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (0.66 grams, 23 mm).
Comprising a round hoop with a loop closure and an emerald-coloured glass bead. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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Roman Gold Ring with Emerald Cabochon
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £400
Hollow-formed with a later inset cabochon to the bezel. 3.11 grams, 21.73 mm overall, 16.44 x 14.07 mm internal diameter (approximate size British I, USA 4 1/2, Europe 7.44, Japan 7)
Private collection, 1990s-early 2000s. -
Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with Victory Quadriga
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From the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent.
The mark 'CCLOD' appears in the Index of Signatures and Inscriptions for the J. Paul Getty Museum on a late 1st century lamp (Accession No. 83.AQ.377.96).