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LOT 257604
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]
Provenance
From the private coin collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the mid 1980s.
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LOT 257604
Roman Bronze Triple-Horse Brooch
Estimate £80 - 100€93 - 116 (for guidance only)$108 - 135 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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