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LOT 0125
Roman Bronze-Handled Key with Panther
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
3 in. (74 grams, 77 mm).
The bronze handle modelled as the forequarters of a panther leaping from a crown of fronds, with stylised facial detailing; iron stem, bit and wards.
ProvenanceAcquired on the German art market around 2000s.
From the collection of an EU gentleman living in the UK.
Cf. The Metropolitan Museum, New York, accession number 06.176.71, for similar.
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LOT 0125
Roman Bronze-Handled Key with Panther
Estimate £600 - 800€700 - 930 (for guidance only)$810 - 1,080 (for guidance only)
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Roman Bronze-Handled Key with Panther
1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £600 - 800 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £300
The bronze handle modelled as the forequarters of a panther leaping from a crown of fronds, with stylised facial detailing; iron stem, bit and wards. 74 grams, 77 mm
Acquired on the German art market around 2000s. From the collection of an EU gentleman living in the UK. -
Roman Silver Knee Brooch
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
With facetted bow and chord coiled around the rear lug, pin extending to the pierced catchplate with knop finial. 12.4 grams, 43 mm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016. -
Roman and Later Artefact Group
1st-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Comprising complete and fragmentary artefacts: a glass cameo; seal; implements; strap ends; mounting studs; brooches; weights; buckles; pendants; together with other miscellaneous artefacts. 498 grams total, 0.8-13.3 cm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Ruislip, UK, gentleman, by inheritance.