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CIRCA 1ST CENTURY A.D.
Details
A ROMAN EMERALD AND PEARL BEAD NECKLACE
CIRCA 1ST CENTURY A.D.
Composed of natural hexagonal or faceted and polished emerald beads, with small pearls between, threaded on gold wire chain links, with modern clasp and presentation case
15 in. (38.1 cm.) long
CIRCA 1ST CENTURY A.D.
Composed of natural hexagonal or faceted and polished emerald beads, with small pearls between, threaded on gold wire chain links, with modern clasp and presentation case
15 in. (38.1 cm.) long
Provenance
Acquired by the present owner's grandfather, the late The Rt Hon. Lord Pearce, QC, RBA, FRBS.
An ink inscribed label in the accompanying presentation case reads "Necklace of uncut emerald and pearl found in the Empress Julia's tomb, Pompeii ... by H.G. Lady Currie".
An ink inscribed label in the accompanying presentation case reads "Necklace of uncut emerald and pearl found in the Empress Julia's tomb, Pompeii ... by H.G. Lady Currie".
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.