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LOT 0621
Roman Bronze Brooch Collection
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/8 - 2 1/2 in. (72 grams total, 34-64 mm).
Comprising: gilt-bronze plate brooch with central glass cabochon; crossbow brooch with onion-shaped knops; P-shaped bow brooch with coiled spring and pin. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the European art market since the early 2000s.
From the private Northern Ireland collection of R.M.
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Roman Glass Flask with Base
1st-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £200
Tall thin translucent pale green vessel with wide base and flared rim. 34.2 grams, 15 cm
Acquired on the German art market, 1989-1995. with The Museum Gallery, 19 Bury Place, London, WC1, UK, 1998-2003. Property of a London based academic, 2003-present. -
Roman Glass Modiolus
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £975
Bell-shaped glass vessel with turned rim to base, rolled rim, applied crescent handle with knop; rare type. 39 grams, 76 mm
Ex private London, UK, collection, 1990s. -
Roman Bronze Hand Weight
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Modelled in the round right hand with long slender fingers and thumb. 6.8 grams, 26 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
