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LOT 0677
Sold for (Inc. bp): £546
ROMAN BRONZE BATTLEFIELD SURGICAL SCALPELS
CIRCA 83-87 A.D.
15 x 11 1/2 in. (1.42 kg total, 38 x 29.2 cm).
CIRCA 83-87 A.D.
15 x 11 1/2 in. (1.42 kg total, 38 x 29.2 cm).
Mounted in an old custom glazed presentation case with explanatory labels; found Inchtuthil, Scotland.
PROVENANCE:
From the Roman legionary fortress Inchtuthil, Perthshire, 83-87 A.D.
Private UK collection.
Acquired in the 1980s.
Property of a Cambridgeshire gentleman.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous 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.
