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LOT 0217
Roman Gold Earrings with Bosses
CIRCA 1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
5/8 in. (1.01 grams total, 16-17 mm).
Matched pair of gold earrings each a twisted wire hoop with domed shield, central granule and filigree border, cluster of granules below. [2]
ProvenanceFrom a collection of a London lady, acquired annually during 1990s-2000s.
LiteratureCf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 13a, for type.
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LOT 0217
Roman Gold Earrings with Bosses
Estimate £400 - 600€460 - 700 (for guidance only)$540 - 810 (for guidance only)
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Roman Stone and Glass Bead Necklace String
1st century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £52
Restrung group of annular, oblate and tubular glass and other beads with discoid glass centrepiece. 16 grams, 67 cm long
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Roman Military Horse Harness Belt Fitting Group
Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
Comprising a massive buckle with two rectangular openings and pin, four rectangular appliqués and one pelta appliqué. 147 grams total, 30-64 mm
Acquired on the German art market before 2000. Property of a Surrey, UK, collector.
The assembly is linked to the horse harnesses of the 3rd century A.D., characterised by the presence of a peltate application and four decorative elements for the bridle or antilena/postilena straps, and by a massive buckle for the horse's girth strap. -
Roman Gold Linked Chain
1st-2nd century A.D.Estimate: £15,000 - 20,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £7,500
Loop-in-loop chain, each link formed from two strands of thick gold wire; thick hook with the end coiled about the shank; eye with ribbed detailing and coiled end; housed in a custom-made display case. 28.15 grams, 46.5 cm long
Excellent condition
Acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Important North West London collection. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11937-210478.
Among the necklaces manufactured from gold mesh (hormoi or chains), there are two recognisable fundamental types: the first, shorter and with endings suitable for being fixed on fabric, was used to adorn clothes, hooked at shoulder height. The second type (like our specimen) was worn around the neck and was generally fitted with a simple hook-and-eyelet closure.
