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LOT 0780
Roman Plate Brooch Collection
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
7/8 - 1 3/8 in. (41.3 grams total, 21-36 mm).
A group of four bronze plate brooches: a horse walking left on a corded groundline, pin lug, pin and catchplate to reverse; a lioness in a stalking posture standing on a groundline, with incised face and mane detailing; pin lug to reverse; a hare bounding right with two recessed panels to the body also in the form of hares, pin lug, pin and catchplate to reverse; whorl brooch with central ring-and-dot ornament with four arms radiating outwards, each with a beast-head terminal, pin lug and catchplate to reverse. [4]
ProvenanceAcquired before 2000.
From the collection of a European gentleman living in the UK.
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Roman Animal-Headed Ladle
Circa 2nd century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
A bronze ladle (simpulum) with broad bowl featuring two spurs to the rim flanking the junction with the handle, carinated band below the rim, concentric rings to the base; flat-section handle with gussets to the edges and rear, hooked ibex-head finial. 147 grams, 25 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Gallo-Roman Mercury Statuette
1st-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £700 - 900 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £278
A bronze votive figure of Mercury modelled standing nude with stylised anatomical detailing, stylised wings on the head, right hand shrouded beneath a flattened area with horizontal grooves holding the purse, the other clenched into a fist. 43 grams, 59 mm
Fine condition.
Acquired 1970s. Ex UK collection. Property of a Portsmouth, UK gentleman.
Likely an ex-voto figure representing Mercury (Greek Hermes) holding a purse, clearly offered by someone to ask or give thanks for successful vows. -
Roman Silver Bow Brooch
3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
A silver bow brooch with trapezoidal footplate, a raised triangular plaque to the base of the bow; spring, pin and catchplate to reverse. 9.04 grams, 45 mm
Acquired before 2000. From the collection of a European gentleman living in the UK.
