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LOT 0653
Roman 'Essex' Bronze Cockerel Brooch
CIRCA 2ND CENTURY A.D.
1 1/2 in. (8.59 grams, 38 mm).
Modelled in the haf-round with hollow underside, pin-lugs at the tail and pierced lug for attachment of a securing chain or thong. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Essex, UK, in the 1980s.
Property of an Essex collector.
Cf. Hattatt, R., Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 1164; Hattatt, R., Ancient and Romano-British Brooches, Sherborne, 1982, item 167.
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Roman Military Horse Harness Belt Fitting Group
Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
Comprising a massive buckle with two rectangular openings and pin, four rectangular appliqués and one pelta appliqué. 147 grams total, 30-64 mm
Acquired on the German art market before 2000. Property of a Surrey, UK, collector.
The assembly is linked to the horse harnesses of the 3rd century A.D., characterised by the presence of a peltate application and four decorative elements for the bridle or antilena/postilena straps, and by a massive buckle for the horse's girth strap. -
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Roman 'The Wakefield' Bronze Founding of Rome Commemorative Military Phalera
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £500
With high-relief image depicting a she-wolf in profile advancing beneath a tree, with an infant or boy (Romulus?) on its back, nude and looking up towards the tree. 39 grams, 62 mm
Mostly intact, good condition.
Believed to have been found in Wakefield, UK, in the 1960s. From the Roman 'Invasion Period' private collection of Brian Riley, Wakefield, UK, 1960s-2007. Acquired from Brian Riley, Yorkshire, UK, circa 2007. Property of a Stowmarket, UK, gentleman. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
Military phalerae usually depicted heads of the gods, spirits of the underworld, birds and lions. The higher officers in the Roman army had the custom of wearing a rich suite of phalerae with its straps directly attached to leather garments or doublets, worn over their armour. These decorations were awarded in sets, commonly of nine, although sources confirm that this was not an always the case. -
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Roman Putto Gemstone
Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Carnelian with intaglio winged putto with a rod in his extended hand; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.33 grams, 10 mm
From the collection of a Swiss gentleman formed in Europe from 1970-1980s; thence by descent from the family in London.
