18ct gold and ancient coin 'Gemme Nummarie' necklace and two bracelets, Bulgari, circa 1980, comprising: a necklace, designed as a curb link chain decorated at intervals with five framed Roman bronze coins, the reverse of the frames engraved Cyzicus-Constantius Caes A.D.324-337, Alexandria Constantinus Caes A.D.324-337, Constantinopolis-Constantius II Caes. A.D.316-337, Siscia- Constantinus Caes A.D.324-337, Nicomedia-Constantinius II Caes. A.D.316-337 respectively, circumference approximately 420 mm; a bracelet engraved Cyzicus-Constantinus II Caes. A.D.316-337, length approximately 185 mm; and another engraved Alexandria Constantinus II Caes A.D.316-337, length approximately 185 mm, gross weight approximately 187.33 grams, signed Bulgari, Italian registration marks, (3) accompanied by a Bulgari case.
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- Bronze - An alloy of copper and tin, traditionally in the proportions of about 9 parts of copper to 1 part of tin.
The discovery of bronze in Western Asia in the 4th century enabled people to create metal objects which were superior to those previoulsy possible because of its strength and hardness, and it has been used throughout the world for weapons, coins, tools, statuary and other decorative items.
It is very fluid in a molten state, and its hardness, strength when set, and non-corrosive properties makes it most suitable for casting sculpture.
- Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
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Bulgari SpA / Bvlgari (Italy), jewellery
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necklaces, link style