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LOT 0796
Roman Bronze Artefact Collection
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
2 - 3 3/8 in. (15.8 grams total, 50-85 mm).
Including a fishing hook, needles and other items. [5, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound near Feltwell, Norfolk, UK.
From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Roman Cobalt Blue Mould-Blown Glass Juglet
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Opening Bid: £400
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Acquired on the European art market in the early 2000s. with Galerie Rhéa, Zurich, Switzerland. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Roman Bronze Medical Spoon
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Comprising a round-section shank and flat tapering head with shallow bowl. 10 grams, 15.5 cm
Acquired on the UK art market during the late 20th century. From the private collection of David King (1940-2024), Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Roman Bone Pin Implement Group
3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £247
Each with hipped and tapering shank; balustered, aviform and other finials. 19.6 grams total, 9-16.6 cm
Private collection of Mr K.A., acquired in the 1990s-early 2000s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.