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LOT 0729
Roman and Other 'Wetwang' Artefact Collection
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
3/8 - 1 7/8 in. (282 grams total, 11-48 mm).
Including lead casting blanks, buckles, the socketted base of a figurine and other items. [20, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound near Wetwang, East Yorkshire, UK.
Acquired 2005.
Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK.
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LOT 0729
Roman and Other 'Wetwang' Artefact Collection
Sold for (Inc. bp): £5
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Roman Silver Ring with Bird Gemstone
3rd century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
With wide angled shoulders and cell to the bezel, inset carnelian intaglio bird with frond in its beak. 7.87 grams, 27.22 mm overall, 21.38 x 16.48 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M 1/2, USA 6 1/4, Europe 13.09, Japan 12)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman and Other Bronze Brooch Group
2nd century B.C.-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
Including two openwork La Tène style plate brooches; Colchester type bow brooch; and other items. 69 grams total, 20-77 mm
Property of the vendor's grandfather, thence by family descent, circa 1985. From the private collection of a New York, USA gentleman. -
Roman Bronze Bow Brooch Group
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
Including Colchester, dolphin, trumpet and other types. 142 grams total, 23-67 mm
Found Wiltshire, UK, before 1974.
