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LOT 0719

Roman and Other Artefact Collection

1ST CENTURY A.D. AND LATER

3/4 - 1 3/4 in. (91 grams total, 20-45 mm).

Comprising: a small bronze animal figure; three ceramic spindle whorls/weights; tinned ring with keeled hoop; a bronze swan-head finial; and a bronze ring with blue glass intaglio. [7, No Reserve]

Provenance

Property of a UK gentleman, acquired in the 1970s.
Property of an East Sussex, UK, gentleman.

CONDITION

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LOT 0719

Roman and Other Artefact Collection

Sold for (Inc. bp): £33

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