Loading, please wait...
LOT 0873
Roman Bronze Crossbow Brooch
4TH CENTURY A.D.
3 3/8 in. (90 grams, 86 mm).
With onion knop finials, deep bow, stepped junction with foot, trapezoidal foot with ring-and-dot motifs and integral catch; hinged pin to reverse.
ProvenanceEx German collection, 1990s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
Cf. Mackreth, D.F., Brooches in Late Iron Age and Roman Britain, Oxford, 2011, vol.2, pl.140, item 12576.
CONDITIONTimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
-
Late Roman Bronze Bracelet
4th-5th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Flat-section penannular body with rounded terminals, the upper body divided into segments with vertical lines and each segment with four punched pellets, single punched pellet to each terminal. 30.6 grams, 61 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 Glass Bottle
2nd-3rd century AD.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Translucent pale green vessel with wide foot and dimpled base, tapering stem and flared rim. 130 grams, 95 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 Glass Gaming Counter Collection
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Comprising seven translucent domed counters in blue, amber, and light green colours. 6.51 grams total, 7-14 mm
From a gentleman's collection, 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
