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LOT 0699
Roman 'Shrewsbury Fort' Artefact Collection
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 - 4 1/2 in. (164 grams total, 2-11.5 cm).
Comprising: a lead glans slingshot; a bronze 'seahorse' trumpet brooch; a bronze furniture finial; a glass bangle fragment with white trails; a bronze flat-section situla handle. [5, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound near a Roman fort in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, UK.
Acquired from the finder in 2006.
Property of a Nottinghamshire gentleman.
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Roman Coin and Limited Edition Framed Print
3rd century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £26
The coin mounted on 22 carat gold foil, framed with an art print signed by the artist David McAllister, depicting scenes of Roman military activity; limited edition number 23/1150. 1.3 kg total, 48.5 x 36.5 cm
UK gallery, early 2000s. Accompanied by an old certificate of authenticity.
David McAllister's exciting design is a 'one of a kind' work that portrays the might and riches of the Roman civilisation. This limited edition print is a celebration of the award winning artist's lifetime dedication to historical paintings of the ancient world. To enhance appreciation of this rare and historic work, each individual print is signed and numbered by the artist. -
Roman Bronze Ring with Horse
Circa 1st-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
With rectangular-section hoop supporting a raised oval bezel, intaglio image of a grazing horse with crescent above; hoop split. 5.8 grams, 22.49 mm overall, 18.79 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)
From the collection of a High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, UK, gentleman, circa 2000. -
Roman Silver Bowl
2nd century A.D.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £500
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.
