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LOT 0826
Large Romano-Celtic Bronze Bow Brooch
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
2 3/4 in. (23.5 grams, 70 mm).
Triangular headplate with hatching and a coiled pin below, recurved bow with a wide collar, narrow footplate with an integral catchplate and a knop finial. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private coin collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the mid 1980s.
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Roman Glass and Polished Stone Bead Necklace String
1st-4th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £78
Restrung group of mainly glass beads of oblate, spherical, cylindrical, polyhedral and other types. 72.9 grams, 66 cm
From the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent. Accompanied by the original collector's data sheet(s) with reference no.A101. -
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Roman Sapphire Gemstone with Crescent Moon and Star
Third quarter of 1st century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £5,980
Cushion-shaped greenish-blue intaglio engraved with a large crescent moon and star. 1.05 grams, 10 mm
Formerly in a private collection of an European lady, 1970s-1980s. Private collection, UK. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13305-257800.
Basaltic sapphires used by the Romans came from surface deposits in northern Ethiopia, which were already known and productive in ancient times. This hypothesis is supported by comments by Pliny the Elder (23–79 A.D.) and Solinus (early 3rd century A.D.), both of whom referred to gems from Ethiopia named ‘hyacintos’, which is generally accepted in archaeology to be the ancient name of sapphire. The moon and stars have been, since the 4th century BC, symbols of the city of Byzantium and were also linked with Spartan military culture. -
Roman Turquoise Glass and Other Bead Necklace String
1st-4th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £65
Composed mainly of annular and oblate beads with a large pear-shaped bead as a central feature, restrung. 10 grams, 38 cm
Acquired in the 1990s. Ex London, UK, collection.
