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LOT 0669
Roman Enamelled Bronze Disc Brooch
CIRCA 2ND CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (12.16 grams, 32 mm).
Complete with pin lug, pin and catchplate to reverse, displaying a floral design with remains of polychrome enamelling. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired from Gary Edwards at York Antiques Centre.
Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by Gary Edwards.
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Roman Gemstone with Fisherman
Circa 1st century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
Engraved on a circular carnelian stone, displaying a seated fisherman with a fish on his line; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 1.15 grams, 13 mm
Acquired on the European art market in the late 1960s-early 1970s. -
Roman Bronze Openwork Plate Brooch
Circa 2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Comprising an openwork piriform frame enclosing a fleur, leading to a trilobite finial; complete with pin and catchplate to reverse. 2.99 grams, 31 mm
Acquired from York Antiques Centre. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by Gary Edwards. -
Roman Bronze Ram's Head Finial
1st century B.C.-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,105
Naturalistically modelled in the round, coat formed of tightly-curled tufts, notched and curled horns; neck formed as oval-shaped socket. 87 grams, 37 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.
