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LOT 0844
Roman 'Essex' Bronze Brooch Collection
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
7/8 - 2 1/2 in. (46 grams total, 22-62 mm).
Six brooches of various types, including one example with remains of polychrome enamelling; incomplete. [6, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Essex, UK.
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Roman Bronze Bell
Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
Rectangular in shape with heavy loop, a snake riding a horse stepping on an altar to one face, trident motif to verso; chipped, clanger absent. 370 grams, 10.3 cm high
Ex old English collection. London art market, 1980s. -
Roman Bronze Ring with Animal
3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Composed of a D-section hoop with stepped shoulders and oval bezel displaying an animal, possibly a bird. 5.83 grams, 23.73 mm overall, 19.06 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)
Ex old English collection. London art market, 1980s. -
Roman Green Glass Melon Bead Collection
Late 1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £130
Including variously sized beads, many with iridescent surfaces. 91 grams total, 9-18 mm
UK gallery, early 2000s.
