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LOT 0744
Roman Bronze Triple-Horse Brooch
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1 3/8 in. (16.79 grams, 34 mm).
Bow brooch formed as a horse with a second horse-head to the tail, third opposing horse head forming the catch, the hind legs extending to a T-shaped bar for the hinged pin. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private coin collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the mid 1980s.
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Roman Bronze Double-Horse Brooch
4th-5th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
Bow brooch formed as an arch with addorsed horse-heads with notched detailing, pin and catchplate below. 8.78 grams, 38 mm
From the private coin collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the mid 1980s. -
Roman Agate Gemstone of Syncretistic Fortuna in Gold Ring
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £819
Intaglio of syncretistic Fortuna, winged like Victory and helmeted like Minerva in a long robe holding a rudder with an ear of corn and poppy; set into an antique gold ring; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 3.22 grams, 23.31 mm overall, 19.46 x 19.15 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18)
Private collection, Europe. Acquired on the English art market. -
Roman Black Glass and Other Bead Necklace String
1st-4th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £39
Composed of small beads interspersed with larger oblate and other beads, the central feature composed of larger beads; restrung. 9.8 grams, 33 cm
Acquired in the 1990s. Ex London, UK, collection.
