Loading, please wait...
Details
LOT 1082
Roman Bronze Crossbow Brooch
4TH CENTURY A.D.
3 in. (50.8 grams, 76 mm).
With onion-knop apex finial and bulb-knops on either side, gusset to the bow, chamfered sections to the foot, hinged pin to the reverse. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
Literature
Cf. Beck, H. et al., Fibel und Fibeltracht, Berlin, 2000, fig.119(7), for type.
CONDITIONVETTING:
TimeLine 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.
RELATED LOTS
-
Roman Aubergine Glass Flask
3rd-4th century A.D.Estimate: £250 - 350 (+bp*)
Current Winning Bid: £125
Core-formed with a slightly dimpled base, deep shoulder and short neck, mouth with a flared rim and applied trail to give a stepped appearance. 43 grams, 99 mm
From a specialist collection of glass, acquired from dealerships during the 1990s. -
.jpg)
Roman Black Gemstone with Tropaeum
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
With an intaglio image of an army tropaeum standing facing, supporting two round shields and spears; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.50 grams, 11.21 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Chimera
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £715
With intaglio winged beast, forelegs extended; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 1.57 grams, 13.84 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
