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LOT 0876
Roman Yellow Glass and Other Bead Necklace String
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
16 3/8 in. (21.3 grams, 41.5 cm).
Composed of graduated beads, the central feature a large rectangular agate bead, restrung with some modern beads. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx London, UK, collection, 1990s.
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LOT 0876
Roman Yellow Glass and Other Bead Necklace String
Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
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Bronze Roman Coin and Framed Limited Edition Print
3rd century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £20
The coin of Constantine the Great (272-337 A.D.) mounted on 22 carat gold foil, framed with an art print signed by the artist David McAllister, depicting scenes of Roman military activity; limited edition number 169/1150. 1.26 kg, 49.5 x 37.5 cm
UK gallery, early 2000s. Accompanied by a previous certificate of authenticity.
David McAllister's exciting design is a 'one of a kind' work that portrays the might and riches of the Roman civilisation. This limited edition print is a celebration of the award winning artist's lifetime dedication to historical paintings of the ancient world. To enhance appreciation of this rare and historic work, each individual print is signed and numbered by the artist. -
Roman Black Glass and Other Bead Necklace String
1st-4th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £46
Composed of oblate and other beads, restrung to a Y-shape. 4.32 grams, 39.5 cm
Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s. -
Roman Gold Beetle Type Earrings
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,170
Matched pair, each a hooked pin with a large hollow-formed domed panel and a smaller one above, dangle beneath with two iridescent glass beads. 4.48 grams total, 40 mm each
Private collection, USA and Switzerland, acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s; thence by descent.
The pair of gold earrings is in the form of a very broad "boat-shaped" crescent. The back was often filled in with a concave plate of gold, and a lenticular disc above masked the junction of the S-shaped wire hook with the body of the earring. They are typical of the 1st -2nd century A.D.
