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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]
ProvenanceThe 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.
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Roman Bronze Ring with Aquila
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Opening Bid: £60
With cup-shaped bezel flanked by spurs to the shoulders, incuse eagle motif. 7.70 grams, 27.70 mm overall, 19.23 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S 1/2, USA 9 1/4, Europe 20.63, Japan 19)
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1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Translucent glass with applied trail foot, applied handles with pinched detailing, iridescent surface; restored. 27.6 grams, 99 mm
Ex London art market 1990s. From a London, UK, collection. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
This bowl represents one of the two variants of the glassware used under the early Principate. In particular it represents a variant with bright translucent colour. The same shape can be seen on the pottery and in the metal works of the period, and examples like such have been found not only in Italy (Pompeii) but also in the military camps of Noricum, Germania and Britannia. -
Large Roman Bronze Ring with Capricorn
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Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.