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LOT 0861

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]

Provenance

Found Essex, UK.

CONDITION

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LOT 0861

Roman 'Essex' Bronze Brooch Collection

Sold for (Inc. bp): £59

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