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LOT 0576
Roman Gilt Bronze Crossbow Brooch
4TH CENTURY A.D.
2 3/4 in. (23.6 grams, 70 mm).
Onion-knop finials and deep bow, long footplate with volutes to the sides; pin to the reverse.
ProvenanceEx important German collection of brooches, 1980s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Roman Tinned Bronze Galley Brooch
2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £650
Plate brooch with pin-lugs, pin and catch to reverse, formed as a galley with ramming beam in the prow, high stern and anchor below. 11.9 grams, 44 mm
Ex important German collection of brooches, 1980s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Roman Silver Bowl
2nd century A.D.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £360
Bell-shaped with thickened rim and rounded underside. 322 grams, 13.2 cm wide
Usage wear.
Acquired early 1990s. Ex private American collection; thence by descent. Private Swiss collection since 1998. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
