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LOT 0676
Bronze Age to Medieval Bronze Artefact Group
1ST-19TH CENTURY A.D.
5/8 - 3 1/4 in. (150 grams total, 16-81 mm).
Comprising: lock bolts; human and animal figures; bells; decorative fittings and other items. [13]
ProvenanceAcquired on the German art market around 2000.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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Roman Green Glass Bracelet
3rd-5th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Composed of an annular hoop with convex outer face; held in a jewellery presentation box. 9.4 grams, 64 mm wide
From the private collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, thence by descent. -
Roman Glass Bead Necklace
2nd-5th century A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £59
Composed of graduated black glass and faience beads of various types, including biconical, carinated, oblate, annular and other types; restrung. 12.6 grams, 81 cm long
Ex W.J. collection, 1990s. -
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Roman Bronze Animal Collection
1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £600 - 800 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £333
Comprising: a squirrel nibbling a nut; a rabbit; a monkey with its hands covering its eyes; a mounting lug formed as a beast with outstretched legs; with an earlier Eastern ladle finial terminating in a beast's head. 119 grams total, 28-50 mm
‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection.
