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LOT 0594
Roman Bronze Horse-Head Whorl Plate Brooch
3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 5/8 in. (14.2 grams, 41 mm).
With horse-head decoration to each arm, each head with punched ring-and-dot eye; a catchplate and hinged pin to verso. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private coin collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the mid 1980s.
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LOT 0594
Roman Bronze Horse-Head Whorl Plate Brooch
Estimate £60 - 80€70 - 93 (for guidance only)$81 - 108 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Opening Bid: £5
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From the private coin collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the mid 1980s. -
Roman Bronze Eagle Plate Brooch
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £60 - 80 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
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From the private coin collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the mid 1980s. -
Roman Iridescent Glass Flared Kalathos
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Opening Bid: £150
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