Roman 'Midlands' Samian Ware Bowl Fragment

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.

Beaker or lamp with convex wall and convex everted rim; applied blue glass ovals and clusters of stippled dots around the shoulder; iridescent surfaces. 100 grams, 88 mm wide

Fine condition.

Paris collection, 1990s. From an important Paris gallery, France. Ex private Parisian collection.

Carnelian with intaglio winged putto with a rod in his extended hand; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.33 grams, 10 mm



From the collection of a Swiss gentleman formed in Europe from 1970-1980s; thence by descent from the family in London.