Hellenistic - Gold and Garnet Necklace > Lot No. 624

Description:
Circa 4th - 1st centuries BC. Composed of six large hollow bud-like gold pendants with bell-shaped hangers; four fluted cylindrical gold beads, from each hanging a central 'flower' and hanging gold bead; three small bell-shaped pendants, and three further cylindrical beads each decorated with four filigree coil 'wings'; all set between polished garnet beads; complete with modern gold hook and eye clasp.

Measurements:
44 cm [17 inch], 46.93 grams.

Condition:
Almost complete, very fine condition.

Provenance:
Bought on the London art market in the 1980's.

Estimate: £1,500 - 2,000 (EUR 1,860 - 2,480; USD 2,370 - 3,170)

Auction date: Thursday 9th September 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £1,600