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LOT 0728
Roman Bronze Bird Pin Group
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 5/8 - 2 1/8 in. (19.7 grams total, 42-54 mm).
Comprising a trio of graduated bird-headed pins, two with stylised feather detailing. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired before 1980.
Ex property of a London, UK, collector.
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Roman Bronze Goat Collection
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £780
Modelled standing with stylised features, including free-standing examples. 81 grams total, 28-35 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 Bronze Strigil
Circa 1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £910
Comprising a shallow U-section curved head and rectangular handle folded at the top to create a suspension loop to reverse; repaired. 50 grams, 23.5 cm
Acquired on the German art market around 2000. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Redware Sherd with Racing Charioteer
3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
The fragment with a curved profile, raised borders to the upper and lower edges, the charioteer depicted in relief. 24 grams, 72 mm
Acquired 1960s-1990s. From the late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.
