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LOT 0794
Roman Bronze Eagle Plate Brooch
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (8.43 grams, 32 mm).
Formed as an eagle with its head turned to the side, spread wings and tail, pin and catchplate on the reverse. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 0794
Roman Bronze Eagle Plate Brooch
Estimate £80 - 100€93 - 116 (for guidance only)$108 - 135 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Opening Bid: £5
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Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Bee
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
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Property of a European gentleman, acquired from the estate of a London collector (formed before 2000). -
Roman Gold Cell with Jasper Cabochon
1st-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £222
Ellipsoid in plan cell with flange rim and a pair of loops at each end for connection to a chain; inset jasper cloison. 9.63 grams, 34 mm
Acquired by a Swiss family in the mid-1980-1990, thence by descent. Private collection, since 1993.
The specimen has a good parallel with an element of a gold-chain necklace from the treasure of Nikolaevo. The use of stone to decorate Roman jewellery was very popular after the end of the 2nd century A.D., as is visible in the medallions of the Castellani and Frank Bequest collections in the British Museum.
