Loading, please wait...
LOT 0898
Roman Bronze Fan-Tailed Brooch
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (12.7 grams, 31 mm).
Plate brooch with a triangular-shaped body and a trapezoidal footplate with notched rear edge, coiled spring pin and catch on the reverse. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private coin collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the mid 1980s.
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.
-
Roman Tinned Bronze S-Shaped Horse Head Brooch
Circa 3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Plate brooch formed as two stylised horse heads with ring-and-dot detailing, pin and catch on the reverse. 7.23 grams, 36 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Twisted Iridescent Glass Bangle
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
Lentoid-section annular type with diagonal barleytwist construction; iridescence to the outer face. 7.9 grams, 56 mm
From the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent. Accompanied by the original collector's data sheet(s) with reference no.A177. -
Roman Pale Green Glass Candlestick Unguentarium
Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
With a bell-shaped body, a tall, pinched neck, and a flared and rolled rim to the mouth. 29.8 grams, 13.6 cm
From the collection of a late Norfolk, UK gentleman's collection, formed from the late 1960s-1970s.
