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LOT 0672
Roman Bronze Brooch Group
CIRCA 2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 - 1 5/8 in. (44.1 grams total, 29-43 mm).
Comprising: one with a wide plaque with incised decoration, pin and catch-plate to the reverse; two with balustered bows and wide catch-plates. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceUK private collection before 2000.
On the UK art market.
Property of a London gentleman.
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Roman Gold Barred Ring
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £572
Penannular hoop with segmented design, butted ends. 2.12 grams, 17.45 mm overall, 14.80 mm internal diameter (approximate size British G, USA 3 1/4, Europe 4.92, Japan 4)
Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s. -
Late Roman Green Glass Vessel
4th-6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
Bulbous in profile with dimpled underside, blown construction, everted rolled rim. 13.2 grams, 64 mm
Acquired from Allan Cherry, Bournemouth, UK, 2006. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK.
Similar flasks and bottles were produced in Roman Asia Minor; this is a typical example of a type found in all corners of the empire. These were decorated in many ways including applying additional pieces of glass, by cutting the surface, or (as in our case) by moulding the vessels when they were blown. -
Roman Bronze Decorated Bracelet
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
Penannular type with flattened ends, pointillé detailing. 18.8 grams, 55 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
