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LOT 0106
Roman Silver Brooch of a Winged Eros
1ST-2ND CENTURY AD.
1 3/8 in. (14.9 grams, 36 mm).
Modelled in the half-round in openwork as a nude putto leaning on a club resting on the base of a column, undulating detail to base; pin-lug to foot, notched catch above.
ProvenanceEx Cambridge, UK, collection, 1990s.
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 Bronze Oil Lamp with Duck's Head
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £400
Piriform in plan with volute nozzle, curved round-section handle with duck-head finial. 222 grams, 11.9 cm
UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a London gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Roman Bronze Bow Brooch
1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
Of Hod Hill type with hinged pin, vertical flat bow with fluting and median textured band, waisted shank and round cell with inset coral cabochon; pin and catch to reverse. 7.42 grams, 40 mm
Ex important German collection, 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Roman Bronze Trumpet-Derivative Brooch
Circa 2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Substantial D-section bow with flared upper section and fan-shaped head, ribbed ledge below the equator and scooped foot with lateral wings and ball finial; hooked catch to rear, hinged pin intact. 29.3 grams, 58 mm
Acquired on the UK art market before 2000. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
The brooch lacks the loop at the apex of the head which is characteristic of true trumpet brooches; its hinged pin did not require this feature which originates in the coiled spring mechanism.
