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LOT 0580

Roman Enamelled Bronze Brooch Collection

2ND CENTURY A.D.

3/4 - 1 3/4 in. (39 grams total, 19-45 mm).

Mixed group including a bird plate brooch, disc brooch, knee brooch and other types. [5, No Reserve]

Provenance

Found Wiltshire, UK.
Property of a Durham, UK, gentleman.

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LOT 0580

Roman Enamelled Bronze Brooch Collection

Sold for (Inc. bp): £169

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