2nd-3rd century AD. A matched pair of gold earrings, each a discoid plaque with inset blue glass cloison and s-shaped hook to the rear; two hoops below with twisted rods suspended, each with a replicant lapis lazuli bead to the end. 3.09 grams total, 30mm (1 1/4"). From the David John Dennis collection of ancient jewellery; acquired on the UK art market in the early 2000s. David Dennis started collecting items when he was a 10 year old boy during the Blitz in London, gathering parts of nose cones from shells and other pieces of shrapnel that had fallen from the skies. After the war he turned his attentions to cigarette cards, postage stamps, bank notes, coins and eventually ancient artefacts, predominantly Roman jewellery. Now living in Cumbria with his daughter, he decided it was time to part with his collections. [2, No Reserve] Fine condition.