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LOT 0725
Roman Bronze Eagle on Decorated Base
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 5/8 in. (32 grams, 41 mm).
Modelled in the round with naturalistic detailing, standing on base with wings closed.
Provenance‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection.
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LOT 0725
Roman Bronze Eagle on Decorated Base
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
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Roman and Other Jet Bead Group
Late 1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £130
Mainly comprising polished beads of various types and sizes, including examples cut with ring-and-dot ornament; some chipped in antiquity. 28.6 grams total, 8-20 mm
UK gallery, early 2000s. -
Roman Silvered Bronze Double Dolphin Brooch
Circa 2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
With openwork body formed as two dolphins leaping in tandem, with simple detailing to the fins; on the reverse pin lug and catchplate. 13.3 grams, 32 mm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Ruislip, UK, gentleman, by inheritance.
Twin dolphin brooches were found in Wiltshire, but they are more typical of the Roman territory of Pannonia, The hinge was usually placed below the bodies towards the tails, so that when worn win the pin point uppermost the dolphins faced upwards instead of downwards. -
Roman Bronze Ring Key
1st-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Composed of a hoop with convex outer edge, short stem and tooth-like rectangular bit. 7.9 grams, 25 mm
Acquired on the UK market, 1990s. Property of a retired academic.
