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Roman Bronze Acorn-Shaped Chair Back Finial Roman Bronze Acorn-Shaped Chair Back Finial Roman Bronze Acorn-Shaped Chair Back Finial
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LOT 0719

Roman Bronze Acorn-Shaped Chair Back Finial

3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D. OR LATER

3 3/8 in. (155 grams, 86 mm).

Comprising a tubular vertical fitting with perpendicular tube and flared socket, acorn finial. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From the private collection of M. Cummings, Lincolnshire, UK, 1990s.

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LOT 0719

Roman Bronze Acorn-Shaped Chair Back Finial

Sold for (Inc. bp): £20

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