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LOT 0937
Roman Bronze and Silver Bow Brooch Group
CIRCA 2ND-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 - 2 1/8 in. (37.4 grams total, 28-54 mm).
Including a P-shaped bow brooch, Hod Hil type with lateral lugs and other types. [4, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent.
Accompanied by the original collector's data sheet(s) with reference no.A6, A49, A50 & A59.
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Roman Glass Bead Necklace
1st-4th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £59
Restrung group of mainly glass beads of tubular, biconical, oblate, tabular and other types. 20.7 grams, 56 cm
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