Loading, please wait...
Details
LOT 0759
Roman Bronze Four-Way Bridle Strap Junction
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (17.4 grams, 33 mm).
Comprising a round disc with raised concentric circles and a central six-petalled flower motif with a pointed centre; underside with a four-way strap junction. [No Reserve]
Provenance
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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
-
Late Roman Bronze Lamp and Stand
Circa 5th-6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £585
Comprising a slipper-shaped lamp with broad flange rim to the shoulder and rear with hooked spurs; scooped recessed nozzle; handle to rear formed as a vertical bar with lateral coils converging at the apex (one partly absent) and finger-loop below; two small hinge lugs to the rear of the flange to attach a hinged cover (absent); base with socket and portion of peg; separate conical stand with carination and collar to top. 543 grams total, 8.6-15.4 cm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Looped Terracotta Oil Lamp
Circa 1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
Rounded body with low-relief wreath decoration, volutes on the nozzle, faux-braid decoration on the loop handle and a rosette at the base. 44.49 grams, 10.4 cm
From the collection of a late Yorkshire, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Minerva
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
With intaglio Minerva standing holding spear and shield; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 1.22 grams, 14.41 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
