Roman Bronze Long Cross Plate Brooch

Comprising a substantial keeled hoop and raised bezel set with a garnet, the garnet with a central lozenge flanked by two transverse lines, the ring shape is characteristic of Augustan rings. 8.36 grams, 25.87 mm overall, 19.48 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16)



Private English collection. Private collection, UK. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12955-245984.

The ring type is characteristic of the Augustan Period, and two further examples are documented by the Romisch-Germanisches Zentralmuseum in Mainz.

Flat-section cross with slightly expanding arms, pin and catchplate on the reverse. 6.16 grams, 32 mm



From the private coin collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the mid 1980s.

Comprising a T-shaped headplate with ring above, deep bow with incuse ring-and-dot motif to the centre and four surrounding pellets, transverse ribbing developing to a trapezoidal foot with incuse lattice motif; traces of enamel fill to the bow and foot; catchplate to reverse. 7.86 grams, 49 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.A75.