Roman - Gold and Blue Bead Necklace > Lot No. 649

Description:
3rd century AD. A fine and delicate gold necklace with 31 (of 32) glass beads of various colours; each bead strung on a gold wire with looped ends for connection to the next; the terminals providing a hook-and-eye fastener.

Measurements:
5.79 grams, 530mm long.

Condition:
One bead missing and three showing some damage, generally very fine.

Provenance:
Ex Coombe collection.

Estimate: £500 - 700 (EUR 620 - 870; USD 790 - 1,110)

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

Sold for: £420