Gell, William: Pompeiana: the topography, edifices and ornaments of Pompeii ; the result of excavations since 1819 ; in two volumes (Band 1) (London, 1832)

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research which followed, and of which the
vestiges were so apparent.

The unfortunate proprietors were, pro-
bably, among the victims of the eruption, for
skulls, or the fragments of them, were found
on the spot; and a variety of trinkets were
considered as the indications of the toilet,
or dressing-box, of the lady of the house.

Among these were remarked two neck-
laces of gold; a twisted gold cord; four
bracelets, one weighing seven ounces, and
formed into serpents; a child's necklace;
two small bracelets; four ear-rings, and an
engraved stone mounted in a large ring.
Two coins, also of gold, were found.

Forty-two silver coins, a bracciere for
fire, and a variety of utensils of bronze and
earthenware, formed part of the riches of
this house, after the ancient excavators had
already searched the place.

In one of the adjoining houses of refresh-
ment, the skeleton of an unhappy proprietor
was also discovered. He had, in vain, sought
shelter under a staircase of stone, where he
was probably suffocated. His treasure was
found near, and consisted of rings of gold,