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LOT 0686
Roman Bronze Bow and Crossbow Brooch Collection
2ND-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 - 2 in. (72 grams total, 33-51 mm).
Including crossbow, knee, P-shaped and other types. [7, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
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Roman Bronze Crossbow Brooch
4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
With three faceted knops to the crossbar, the upper one with beaded collar, and pierced moulding to the upper face, deep bow, stepped junction with foot, trapezoidal foot with ring-and-dot motifs and integral catch; hinged pin to reverse; Keller Type 4. 56 grams, 88 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Bronze Winged Phallus
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Amuletic pendant of a phallus with lateral D-shaped wings. 11.15 grams, 44 mm
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. -
Roman Bronze Crossbow Brooch
4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
With three onion-shaped knops on the crossbar and stepped upper face, narrow bow, rectangular footplate with catch to the reverse, hinged pin. 31.3 grams, 69 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
