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LOT 0943
Roman Bronze Key Collection
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
1 - 2 in. (42 grams total, 26-53 mm).
Most comprising a narrow hoop, short shank, lateral lobe with teeth. [4, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom an English collection formed before 2000.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
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Roman Bronze Female Head Applique
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £90
Forehead framed by long centrally parted wavy tresses, almond-shaped eyes with pronounced lids, ears pierced for attachment, smoothed back, remains of suspension loop on top of head; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 25.3 grams total, 61 mm including stand
Ex V.R., Basel, prior to 2000. Accompanied by a copy of an Art Loss Register certificate no.S00034415. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Roman Bronze Plate Brooch with Portrait of an Emperor
2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Discoid with volute scroll border to the outer edge, central raised image of a profile bust of possibly Tiberius within a beaded border; remains of pin-lugs and catchplate to the reverse. 9.47 grams, 32 mm
Acquired on the UK art market before 2000. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Roman and Dark Age 'Richard Hattatt' Bronze Brooches
1st-6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Comprising: penannular brooch from the Roman fort at Burgh castle, Norfolk; Romano-British T-shaped brooch of Mendip type; each mounted on one of Richard Hattatt's personal collection display stands; both published and recorded on verso. 108 grams total, 34-44 mm (84 mm including stand)
Found East Anglia and Burgh Castle, Norfolk. From the private collection of the famous author and brooch collector Richard Hattatt since before 1987. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
