Roman - Gold and Garnet Bead Necklace > Lot No. 648

Description:
3rd century AD. A fine and delicate gold necklace of 19 natural garnet beads on gold wires with 'dumb-bell' gold wire links; the terminals forming the gold wire hook-and-eye fastener.

Measurements:
7.67 grams, 480 mm long.

Condition:
Extremely fine. Most attractive.

Provenance:
Ex Coombe collection.

Estimate: £900 - 1,200 (EUR 1,120 - 1,490; USD 1,420 - 1,900)

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

Sold for: £800