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LOT 0696
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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Bronze Age to Roman Bronze Artefact Collection
11th century B.C.-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Comprising two arrowheads with foliate head and square-sectioned tang and three awls. 45 grams total, 3.6-10.8 cm
Acquired prior to 2000. Ex private collection, Cambridgeshire, UK.
The two arrowheads are similar to specimens found in Luristan. They belong to the type V of the Khorasani classification. The bow was widely used by the Luristan people. The shape of the blade is often flat or ovate in the cross section with lanceolate profile and two cutting edges. -
Roman Black Glass Bead Necklace String
1st century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £39
Graduated restrung group of irregular-shaped beads. 12.26 grams, 84 cm long
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Roman to Medieval Bronze Ring Collection
1st-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Including a broad hoop type with flared rims, a wire type with coils, an ellipsoid bezel type with low-relief horse and others. 30.9 grams total, 20-26 mm
UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a London gentleman.