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LOT 0711
Roman and Other Artefact Group
CIRCA 1ST CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
1 - 3 3/8 in. (126 grams total, 24-87 mm).
A mixed group of artefacts comprising: fragments of a ceramic bowl; a Roman seal-box base; a zoomorphic footplate from an Anglian cruciform brooch; a gun flint. [8, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEssex gallery, early 2000s.
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Large Roman Aucissa Bow Brooch with Wolf's Face
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
A large bronze Aucissa variant type bow brooch with annulet decoration to the head, narrow half-round cross-section bow; the lower bow and foot forming a stylised wolf's face with pellet eyes and curved muzzle; hinged pin and catch to the reverse. 36 grams, 94 mm
German art market before 2000. With a European gentleman living in the UK. Property of a Surrey gentleman.
The fibula belongs to the series C of the Buchem classification of variant Aucissa fibulae. According to Kovrig, these military fibulae were produced in specific centres like Siscia (Sisak) in Pannonia and distributed throughout the Empire because of the mobility of the army. -
Roman and Other Ring Collection
Early 1st millennium A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £338
A mixed group of copper-alloy finger rings of various types, each bearing an incuse design to the bezel: a stylised bird; a cross; a stylised fish; a geometric motif and possible horse and rider. 25 grams total, 20-25 mm
Early 1990s London collection. Acquired on the UK art market. From a private collection, Lancashire, UK. -
Roman Military Baldric Fitting
3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
A copper-alloy military baldric phalera of crescentic form, with scrolled terminals and openwork centre; remains of mounting lugs to reverse. 25.2 grams, 75 mm
Acquired before 2000. From the collection of a European gentleman living in the UK.
