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LOT 0604
Roman Bronze Spoon
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
5 7/8 in. (31.6 grams, 15 cm).
Deep circular bowl and narrow handle with lobe finial. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEnglish collection, early 2000s.
Ex central London gallery.
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Roman Bronze Long-Haired Dog
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £910
Modelled in an attack pose with semi-naturalistic anatomical and shaggy hair detailing. 61 grams, 62 mm
‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection. -
Roman Bronze Scallop Shell Attachment Pair
Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £833
Each composed of shell-shaped body with a D-shaped lug to reverse, the lug with tapering spike to the centre. 343 grams total, 12.5 cm each
Private collection, Rosenheim, Germany, 1960s.
This pair could have been used as a double key or door lock, based on comparison with some keys from the territory of Gaul (Boucher, 1971, pp.200-201). They comprised a strong ring with polygonal-section stem and a rectangular point. -
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Roman and Other Mixed Bead Group
Circa 1st century A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £46
Restrung, composed of graduated stone and glass beads of various types, predominantly in shades of white and cream. 29 grams, 64 cm long
Fine condition.
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
