Loading, please wait...
LOT 0909
Roman Bronze Artefact Group
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1/8 - 3 1/4 in. (420 grams total, 5-83 mm).
Including bow brooch parts, belt fittings, silver coins, bowl mount and other items. [112, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Wiltshire, UK, before 1974.
CONDITIONTimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
-
Roman Terracotta Mortarium Fragments with Maker's Stamps in Tabula Ansata
2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Two fragments of the returned rim of a mortarium, one with the convergent ribs for the pouring lip; each stamped with legend 'Q[I]V[S]-A / CRE[S]C = Quintus Iustius Crescens ?' in tabula ansata. 707 grams total, 17.5-19.8 cm
Found UK, possibly from Lincolnshire. From the collection of a late East Anglian teacher and antiquarian who retired to the Isle of Wight in Hampshire, UK. He amassed a large collection of objects between the 1960s-1980s.
Significant mortaria were manufactured at several sites in and around Lincoln during 2nd century A.D.; they had a wide distribution across northern England and southern Scotland. Quintus Iustius Crescens was active producer in Lincolnshire during 100-140 A.D. -
Roman Iridescent Glass Unguentarium
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Tall and slender iridescent vessel with bulb to the base and flared rim. 7.47 grams, 10.5 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Roman Piriform Glass Flask
1st century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
An iridescent glass unguentarium with piriform body, tubular neck with everted rolled rim. 6.65 grams, 69 mm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.