Roman Gold Necklace with Blue Glass Beads

Mould-blown from translucent glass, the globular body on a circular flat base tapering at the shoulders to a cylindrical neck with an everted rim; a single applied handle; the body decorated with a horizontal band of a continuous Vitruvian wave framed by a double circumferential line, decorative ridges above and below; accompanied by a custom-made display stand. 16.7 grams, 66 mm (33.9 grams total, 79.4 mm high including stand)



From the property of the late Mr SM, London, UK, 1948-2000. Ex J.L. collection Surrey, UK.

The pitcher belongs to a late Roman group decorated with granulated circles forming like volutes. The shape of these globular pitchers is well known since the 1st-2nd century A.D., with the rim folded up and the handle applied to the shoulders, but the decoration is more typical of a later age.

Casket foot formed as a dolphin with trident tail pierced for attachment, incised ring-and-dot eyes, tiered rectangular base. 29.4 grams, 50 mm



Property of the vendor's grandfather, thence by family descent, circa 1985. From the private collection of a New York, USA gentleman.

Decorative lamp filler with deep conical bowl, two lateral D-shaped lugs to the rim, U-section filler channel, flat handle to the rear with ring-and-dot detailing. 107 grams, 15.5 cm



From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.