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LOT 0642

Roman and Later Bronze Artefact Group

1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER

3/8 - 3 in. (207 grams total, 10-75 mm).

Including a bow brooch, finger rings, tabular lead-alloy trade weight and other items. [25, No Reserve]

Provenance

Ex North London, UK, gentleman, 1990s-2000s.

CONDITION

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LOT 0642

Roman and Later Bronze Artefact Group

Sold for (Inc. bp): £78

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