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LOT 0679
Roman Bone Artefact Collection
1ST-6TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/4 - 6 3/8 in. (64.8 grmas total, 4.3-16.2 cm).
Mixed group of implements, including pins, awls, and other types. [13]
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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Roman Pale Blue Glass Candlestick Unguentarium
Circa 1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Bulbous body with a tubular neck with a rolled rim. 25.7 grams, 12.2 cm
Acquired from Shirley Warren Antique Glass, Surrey, UK. From the collection of a Bedfordshire, UK, lady. -
Roman Garnet Gemstone with Hippocamp
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
A dark purplish-red cabochon with hippocamp facing left. 0.46 grams, 9.9 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Bronze Crossbow Brooch
Circa 4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Early type with onion-shaped knops to the stepped headplate, thick bow with collar, footplate with chamfered edges, hinged pin and catch to reverse. 32.5 grams, 66 mm
From the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent.
