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LOT 0652
Roman Brooch Collection
MAINLY 2ND CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 - 1 3/4 in. (25 grams total, 28-46 mm).
A mixed group of bronze plate brooches including disc-with-lugs, equal-ended and other types. [5]
ProvenanceAcquired in the late 1990s-2000.
Property of an East London gentleman.
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LOT 0652
Roman Brooch Collection
Estimate £150 - 200€170 - 230 (for guidance only)$200 - 270 (for guidance only)
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Roman Gold Ring with Dolphin Gemstone
1st-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £845
A gold ring composed of a hoop with expanded shoulders and raised oval bezel with filigree collar, set with a carnelian intaglio engraved with a dolphin. 3.66 grams, 21.43 mm overall, 18.93 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13)
Acquired before 2000. From the collection of a European gentleman living in the UK. -
Roman Lock Plate Figure
Circa 1st-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
A bronze key composed of a tapering shaft with hatched and notched detailing, finial in the form of a bust with stylised facial detailing, rectangular openwork ward; perforated through the finial for suspension. 30.7 grams, 79 mm
Acquired before 2000. From the collection of a European gentleman living in the UK. -
Roman Bronze Hermes Figure
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
A nude bronze figure of Hermes, modelled standing, holding a caduceus and a coin bag, wearing a winged petasos. 38.5 grams, 61 mm
Acquired early 1990s. Ex private American collection; thence by descent. Private collection since 1998.
