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LOT 0654
Roman Large Glass Necklace Bead Group
CIRCA 1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 - 1 3/4 in. (60 grams total, 24-44 mm).
Comprising five opaque glass beads, including three large facetted beads, a decoratively twisted tubular bead and a 'bow-tie' shaped clay bead with bulbous mid-section; some with traces of iridescence to the surface. [5, No Reserve]
ProvenanceUK gallery, early 2000s.
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Roman Bronze Lion Paw Casket Mount Group
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Six paws in naturalistic and stylised forms, including examples with support brackets. 163 grams total, 26-51 mm
From an East London collection; previously in a collection formed between 1990-2000. Property of a Ruislip, UK, gentleman, by inheritance. -
Roman Silver Cockerel Statuette
1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £70 - 90 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £39
Modelled in the round with naturalistic detailing, head turned to the left, standing on an irregular base. 2.15 grams, 14 mm high
‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection. -
Roman and Later Bronze Ring Collection
1st-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
Of various sizes and types, the majority with decorative bezels engraved with text, animals, sunbursts, ropework, geometric motifs, a crown and other designs, including an example with glass inlay. 94 grams total, 16-29 mm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Ruislip, UK, gentleman, by inheritance.
