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LOT 0647
Roman Bone Pin and Implement Collection
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
3 3/8 - 5 in. (13 grams total, 8.5-12.6 cm).
Comprising: two pins with bulbous finial; two bodkins with pierced finial; and a pin with a flat-section finial. [5, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired from various sources, 1990s, UK.
Property of a Nottinghamshire gentleman.
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Roman Artefact Collection
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
The group comprising: a bronze handle or a furniture mount with ribbed body and looped terminals; a lead disc with Roman numerals 'VII' in two lines; a whetstone and two moulded stone fragments. 118 grams total, 23-88 mm
Found Nottinghamshire, UK. Acquired from Ancient & Oriental in 2003. Property of a Nottinghamshire gentleman. -
Roman Military Horse Harness Belt Fitting Group
Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
Comprising a massive buckle with two rectangular openings and pin, four rectangular appliqués and one pelta appliqué. 147 grams total, 30-64 mm
Acquired on the German art market before 2000. Property of a Surrey, UK, collector.
The assembly is linked to the horse harnesses of the 3rd century A.D., characterised by the presence of a peltate application and four decorative elements for the bridle or antilena/postilena straps, and by a massive buckle for the horse's girth strap. -
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Roman Decorated Glass Necklace Bead Group
Circa 1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Composed of early trail-decorated rolled-pad, lampwork, millefiori, folded, and dark glass beads, most in polychrome. 106 grams total, 11-21 mm
UK gallery, early 2000s.
