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LOT 1964
Roman Style Red Glass Necklace Bead Group
20TH CENTURY A.D.
1/8 - 3/8 in. (111 grams total, 2-10 mm).
Comprising a group of near spherical dark red opaque glass beads of mixed sizes; each pierced for stringing and these beads believed to have been chemically cleaned. [210]
ProvenanceUK gallery, early 2000s.
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Roman Style Red Glass Necklace Bead Group
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Comprising a group of near spherical dark red opaque glass beads of mixed sizes; each pierced for stringing and these beads believed to have been chemically cleaned. 111 grams total, 2-10 mm
UK gallery, early 2000s. -
Stuart Period Silver Charles II and Katherine of Braganza Wedding Cufflinks
17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Button links with flaming hearts over crossed arrows joined by an oval loop. 2.17 grams, 21 mm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Somerset collector, UK, since at least the early 2000s.
Cufflinks and other dress fittings such as buttons featuring the hearts design were originally conceived to commemorate the marriage of king Charles II of England to Catherine of Braganza in 1662, although various designs continued as a general symbol of love and/or marriage. -
Post Medieval Inscribed Bronze Signet Ring
Circa 17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
The hoop expanding at the shoulders to an oval bezel, ornamental dashing to the shoulders and inscription over three lines to the bezel. 5.33 grams, 22.39 mm overall, 18.30 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)
Private collection formed since the 1940s. UK art market. Property of an Essex gentleman.
