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LOT 0692
Roman Bronze and Silver Stylus Group
3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.
3 3/4 - 4 3/8 in. (15.1 grams total, 9.5-11.1 cm).
Comprising: one silver with extended tapering stem, balustered upper body and eraser to top; one bronze with tapering stem, balustered mid-section and eraser to top, the upper body decorated with hatched lozenges. [2]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of an EU gentleman formed around 2000.
Acquired on the UK art market.
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Roman Bronze Lion Fitting
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £444
Displaying a naturalistic lion's head projecting from a facetted bar with piercing for attachment; recessed eyes to accept separate inserts. 100 grams, 88 mm
‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection. -
Roman Ceramic Inkwell
Circa 2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £364
Composed of a foot and dished upper face, with two functional perforations. 77 grams, 70 mm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. -
Roman Bronze Sun Whorl Brooch Group
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
Composed of two openwork brooches, including one complete example with pin lug, pin and catchplate to reverse. 18.4 grams total, 30 mm each
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
