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LOT 0712

Roman Bronze Brooch Group

1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.

1 - 2 in. (17 grams total, 27-52 mm).

Comprising two aucissa type brooches, the pins absent; and a disc brooch with niello decoration, pin-lugs and remains of catch plate to the reverse. [3, No Reserve]

Provenance

Property of the vendor's grandfather, thence by family descent, circa 1985.
From the private collection of a New York, USA gentleman.

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LOT 0712

Roman Bronze Brooch Group

Sold for (Inc. bp): £26

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