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LOT 0790
Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
ROMAN BRONZE MILITARY KNEE BROOCH COLLECTION
2ND-3RD CENTURIES A.D.
1 1/8 - 1 1/2 in. (66 grams total, 29-39 mm).
2ND-3RD CENTURIES A.D.
1 1/8 - 1 1/2 in. (66 grams total, 29-39 mm).
Comprising examples with sprung pins or hinged pins and catch plates to reverses. [6, No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Ex property of an Austrian private collector since the 1970s.
LITERATURE:
See Mackreth, D.F., Brooches in Late Iron Age and Roman Britain, Oxford, 2011, figs.7546, 7621, 12545, for the type.
FOOTNOTES:
The knee brooches, especially in Britain, are connected to military sites, like the Hadrian’s Wall. The British types evolved after the continental versions appeared in Britannia, possibly having been imported by Noricum’s soldiers.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous 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.
