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LOT 0955
Roman Silver Ring with Star Gemstone
CIRCA 3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
1 in. (7.11 grams, 26.49 mm overall, 18.95 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18)).
With expanding D-section hoop, scooped shoulders and tall bezel, inset later carnelian intaglio with a star motif. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom an East London collection; previously in a collection formed between 1990-2000.
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Roman Bone Bead
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
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Roman Silver Ring and Gemstone
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Comprising: a ring with D-section hoop widening at the shoulders, oval cell to the bezel to accept an insert; a red glass intaglio with a stylised profile bust(?) set in a bronze mount. 12.70 grams, 24.03 mm overall, 16.67 mm internal diameter (approximate size British H, USA 3 3/4, Europe 6.18, Japan 6)
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, collector. From his private collection since the 1970s; thence by descent circa 2000. Ex private collection of a Bedfordshire gentleman.
