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LOT 0107

Roman Silver Swan-Neck Spoon

4TH CENTURY A.D.

4 1/4 in. (22.1 grams, 10.9 cm).

A silver cochlea spoon with scroll and swan-neck junction of bowl with stem; the flat-section stem narrowing to a point and returned to meet the shank.

Provenance

Acquired early 1990s.
Ex private American collection; thence by descent.
Private Swiss collection since 1998.

Literature

Cf. Riha, E. & Stern, W.B., Die Römischen Löffel aus Augst und Kaiseraugst, Forschungen in Augst 5, Augst, 1982, fig.10(5,6).

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LOT 0107

Roman Silver Swan-Neck Spoon

Estimate £1,000 - 1,400€1,160 - 1,620 (for guidance only)$1,350 - 1,890 (for guidance only)

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