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LOT 0110
Roman Silver Key Ring with Dolphins
3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (7.13 grams, 31.06 mm overall, 19.89 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13)).
The hoop formed with dolphin-head shoulders supporting an openwork tiered bezel with four outward-facing dolphins on a disc, their tails joining to form a tube with inset garnet cloison; possibly originally a key-ring with the tune forming a mandrel.
Provenance
Ex Cotswold collection, UK, 1990s.
Accompanied by a copy of a statement of opinion from Striptwist Ltd, a London-based company run by precious metal specialist Dr Jack Ogden, reference number 221202.
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LOT 0110
Roman Silver Key Ring with Dolphins
Estimate £600 - 800€700 - 930 (for guidance only)$810 - 1,080 (for guidance only)
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