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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]
ProvenanceFound Essex, UK.
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Roman Bronze 'Colchester Type' Bow Brooch Collection
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Group of bow-brooches, mainly Colchester Type with coiled spring. 48 grams total, 36-77 mm
Found near Bainton, East Riding of Yorkshire, UK. -
Roman Gold Pendant with Garnet
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
Discoid cell with integral loop, inset garnet cabochon. 0.16 grams, 9 mm
From a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s. -
Roman Silver Statuette Collection
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £221
Modelled standing on polygonal bases, comprising: a male figure with full head of hair and beard, dressed in a floor-length robe and holding a patera; a male figure dressed in full-length robe, wearing a hat and holding a palm(?), one arm absent; a female figure standing in floor-length robes, possibly holding a cornucopia and rudder, suspension loop to reverse. 24.5 grams total, 24-38 mm
Fine condition.
Acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s. From an important North West London collection.