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LOT 0729
Roman Gold Pendant
1ST-3RD CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (0.83 grams, 21 mm).
Composed of a gold sphere with granule cluster below, ribbed shank and suspension loop with filigree borders; hollow-formed. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceWith Persepolis Gallery, Mayfair, London, UK; in the 1980s.
Ex private collection, London, UK.
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Roman Bronze Headstud Brooch
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Displaying pale blue enamel panels to the shoulders, blue glass bead to the bow and elliptical lug to the footplate; partial remains of pin lug and catchplate. 18.7 grams, 56 mm
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Roman Bronze Ornate Dolphin Holding a Turtle
Circa 3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £715
Modelled free-standing and clasping a turtle in its mouth; stylised detailing to the face, body and vegetal tail. 98 grams, 98 mm
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Roman Bronze Hattatt Collection Brooch Group
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
Comprising: an iron Alesia-type brooch with deep tapering bow, long foot with recurved integral knop, curled hinge; the type of Gaulish origin; mounted on a custom-made display panel stand with Hattatt collection description and further information on a label to the reverse; inked collection number to the reverse of the bow; the other a bronze trumpet brooch with moulded arc decorations on the head, sprung pin moving freely, tapering body with acanthus motif; horizontal ribbing and zigzag motifs, plain underfoot; retaining swivel chain loop with traces of red enamel; collection number to the reverse of the bow. 25.6 grams total, 63-70 mm (82 grams total, 85 mm high including stand)
Alesia type found near Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, UK; trumpet type found in Northamptonshire, UK.
Hattatt remarks of the Alesia brooch: 'In remarkably fine condition for iron, this could well have been worn by one of the Roman invaders.'
