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LOT 0747
Roman Bronze Brooch Group
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
1 3/8 in. (19.2 grams total, 34-35 mm).
Comprising: bird-shaped plate brooch with pin and catch; Dolphin-type bow brooch with ribbed shank. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market circa 2005.
From an old north country, UK, collection.
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 Decorated Bronze Vessel Lid Group
3rd-4th century A.D.Estimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
Each a domed disc with central depression, concentric tendril bands and leaf motifs to shoulder, hinge lugs. 765 grams total, 11.2-11.6 cm wide
Acquired on the European art market in the early 2000s. with Galerie Rhéa, Zurich, Switzerland. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Roman Bronze Dolphin Mount
2nd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Modelled in the half-round, dolphin in profile with dentilled fin and tail. 5.66 grams, 38 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Roman Terracotta Forger's Casting Mould
4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
Discoid clay mould with design of a coin to each face. 4.74 grams, 27 mmm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
