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LOT 0642
Roman Bronze Nail Cleaner and Tweezer Collection
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1 - 2 in. (10.3 grams total, 25-51 mm).
Comprising: two pairs of tweezers; three nail cleaners, two with balustered finials. [5, No Reserve]
ProvenanceProperty of a Cambridgeshire, UK, collector.
From his private collection since the 1970s; thence by descent circa 2000.
Ex private collection of a Bedfordshire gentleman.
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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LOT 0642
Roman Bronze Nail Cleaner and Tweezer Collection
Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
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Roman 'Constable Maxwell' Glass Plate
4th century A.D.Estimate: £2,500 - 3,500 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,250
A wide, shallow bowl with gently sloping walls and dimple to base, tubular foot ring; set in a custom-made glazed display case. 3.1 kg total, 44 x 44 cm including box
From the Constable Maxwell collection, given as a gift to a long term employee, with inscription to verso. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12620-235747. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
The plate belongs to the category of blown bowls with tubular rim which were used as daily dishes and plates. They are part of a series made in the late 4th century A.D., but continuing an Italic tradition of production of glass vessels of this category existing since the 1st century A.D. -
Roman Enamelled Bronze Umbonate Brooch
Circa 100-250 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Domed body decorated with two concentric circles of narrow, inward pointing triangles with traces of blue enamel, small bosses to the outer rim; pin-lugs and remains of pin to the reverse. 10.37 grams, 38 mm
Found Braintree, Essex, UK. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.ESS-CB128D. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
'The Harston' Roman Terracotta Floor Brick Framed Display
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
Comprising fourteen rectangular bricks and fragments set in a wooden box frame. 1.39 kg total, 20 x 20 cm
Found Harston, Cambridgeshire, UK. Ex M. Graham collection, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
