Lot 19
**Originally Listed At $150**
Roman, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A group of ancient Roman electrum hair coils, consisting of one nearly complete coil and two large fragments. Fashioned from electrum, a gold-silver alloy, these spiraled adornments once graced elaborate Roman hairstyles, wrapped into the hair as decorative elements. The gold content ranges from 61% to 65.5% (equivalent to 14K+ to 15K+), with silver content between 26% and 28%. Each displays beautiful age-commensurate patina with areas of bright gold tone, soft earthen deposits, and green oxidation characteristic of ancient alloys. A wonderful example of Roman personal ornamentation reflecting the fashion and artistry of the Imperial era. Size of largest coil: 0.8" Diameter x 0.2" W (2 cm x 0.5 cm); gold quality: 61% to 65.5% (equivalent to 14K+ to 15K+); silver quality: 26% to 28%; total combined weights: 4.2 grams
Provenance: private Louisville, Colorado, USA collection acquired at auction.
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#194896
- Condition: Two are fragmentary pieces, and the largest is missing the terminal end. Green patina and earthen deposits on the surfaces.
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