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LOT 0661

Roman Bronze Bow Brooch Collection

2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.

1 1/2 - 2 7/8 in. (61 grams total, 37-73 mm).

Comprising: kräftig profilierte brooch with carinated collar to the bow, spring chord intact; P-shaped bow brooch with returned foot forming the catch; P-shaped bow brooch with running guilloche to the bow. [3, No Reserve]

Provenance

The P-shaped brooch acquired from Coincraft, London, 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.

Accompanied by an original certificate of authenticity from Coincraft.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

CONDITION

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LOT 0661

Roman Bronze Bow Brooch Collection

Sold for (Inc. bp): £143

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