Loading, please wait...
Details
LOT 0618
Roman Enamelled Bronze Umbonate Brooch
CIRCA 100-250 A.D.
1 1/2 in. (10.37 grams, 38 mm).
Domed body decorated with two concentric circles of narrow, inward pointing triangles with traces of blue enamel, small bosses to the outer rim; pin-lugs and remains of pin to the reverse. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Found Braintree, Essex, UK.
Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.ESS-CB128D.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
VETTING:
TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
RELATED LOTS
-
Roman Decorated Redware Fragment Group
3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Comprising three terra sigillata rim fragments, each showing figural scenes comprising animals, buildings and flowers. 78 grams total, 6.6-11 cm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Roman Glass Bottle
2nd-3rd century AD.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Translucent pale green vessel with wide foot and dimpled base, tapering stem and flared rim. 130 grams, 95 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Roman 'Constable Maxwell' Glass Plate
4th century A.D.Estimate: £2,500 - 3,500 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,250
A wide, shallow bowl with gently sloping walls and dimple to base, tubular foot ring; set in a custom-made glazed display case. 3.1 kg total, 44 x 44 cm including box
From the Constable Maxwell collection, given as a gift to a long term employee, with inscription to verso. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12620-235747. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
The plate belongs to the category of blown bowls with tubular rim which were used as daily dishes and plates. They are part of a series made in the late 4th century A.D., but continuing an Italic tradition of production of glass vessels of this category existing since the 1st century A.D.