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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]
ProvenanceProperty 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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Roman Bronze Plate Brooch
2nd century A.D.Estimate: £600 - 800 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £300
Comprising a discoid plaque and hinged S-curved pin to the reverse, the obverse with a millefiori glass insert. 5.61 grams, 24 mm
Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s. From the family collection of Mr S.A., Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection since the late 1990s. -
Roman Marble Mortar with Pestle
2nd-4th century A.D.Estimate: £1,800 - 2,400 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
Broad squat carved mortarium with basal pad and four D-section ribs to the outer face; separate pestle shaped like a thumb. 1.96 kg total, 5.6-24.8 cm
Ex private collection, Mrs L.S., 1990s. Acquired from the above, 2000. Private European collection. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12095-218195. -
Late Roman Bronze Twisted Snake Bracelet Pair
4th-6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
Matched pair each formed from two twisted rods, with snake-head detailing to the finials. 123 grams total, 71-74 mm
From the private collection of a London gentleman, from his grandfather's collection formed before the early 1970s.
