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LOT 0672
Roman And Other Bronze Brooch Group
CIRCA 1ST CENTURY B.C.-5TH CENTURY A.D.
1 - 2 5/8 in. (61 grams total, 27-68 mm).
Comprising complete and incomplete examples, including crossbow brooches; decorated openwork brooches; a zoomorphic brooch; a Celtic fibula, together with others. [5, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx important Spanish collection, formed 1970s.
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Roman Silver Lunar Pendant
Circa 1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
Decorated with silver granules and with a gusseted suspension loop to the top edge. 7.46 grams, 31 mm
Acquired on the London art market, 1980s-1990s. -
Roman Bronze Dog Collection
1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £556
Comprising dogs formed as pendants, lids, mounts and figurines, most displaying stylised or semi-naturalistic detailing and modelled in the round. 155 grams total, 25-40 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. -
Roman Gold Boss Earrings
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £650
Each composed of a central slender hoop flanked by a single strand of decoratively twisted filigree wire, domed plaque to upper body, granulated bulbs below. 3.84 grams total, 33 mm each
From the private collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, thence by descent.
