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LOT 0589
Roman Legionary Fortress Nails
1ST CENTURY A.D.
14 x 6 in. (622 grams, 35.5 x 15 cm).
Five variously sized iron nails with tapering square-section spikes and discoid heads; displayed in an old miniature wooden collector's display 'case' with sliding lid and identification label. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the Roman legionary fortress Inchtuthil, Perthshire, AD 83-87.
From a mid 20th century collection based on the display case.
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Comprising a square-section hoop with expanding shoulders, each shoulder set with a garnet cabochon and the raised square bezel with an emerald. 6.97 grams, 24.18 mm overall, 15.20 mm internal diameter (approximate size British E 1/2, USA 2 1/2, Europe 3, Japan 3)
Acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Important North West London collection. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.11783-204563.
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Roman Golden Amber Glass Unguentarium
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
With bulbous body, flat bottom, barrel-shaped neck and everted rim. 12.6 grams, 68 mm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
