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LOT 0683
Roman Orange Glass Bead Necklace String
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
16 in. (6.41 grams, 40.7 cm).
A restrung group of tubular, annular and other types with teardrop pendant centrepiece, including some carnelian beads. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceLondon, UK, collection, 2000s.
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Roman or Later Mosaic Glass Bead
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Fusiform type with folded design in contrasting colours. 4.8 grams, 26 mm
Acquired in London or Japan, early 1980s. Property of a London, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Amber Glass Bottle with Trail
1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £468
With bulbous body, tall tubular neck, broad everted rim; applied trail from lower neck to base; extensive iridescence. 21.77 grams, 90 mm
Previously from a German private collection. Acquired Sotheby's, London, 13 & 14 July 1981, no.442 (illus). From a private Wiltshire, UK, collection. Accompanied by a copy of the relevant Sotheby's catalogue pages. -
Roman Silver Crossbow Brooch
4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
With bulbous knops to the crossbar, remains of nielloed decoration on the bow, keeled footplate. 14.4 grams, 48 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
