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LOT 0644
Roman Silver Trumpet Brooch
CIRCA 1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (5.53 grams, 31 mm).
Featuring geometric ornament to the footplate; spring, remains of pin and catchplate to reverse. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx private collection formed in the 1990s.
Ex property of a European gentleman living in the UK.
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Roman Carnelian Bezel Fragment with Sphinx
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £845
Once forming a part of a ring carved from a single piece of carnelian, polished and displaying the mythical creature advancing left on a groundline; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 0.99 grams, 15 mm
UK private collection before 2000. UK art market. Property of a London gentleman. -
Roman Bronze Horse Brooch
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Retaining its spring pin and catchplate, the horse modelled galloping right, with simple mane detailing; complete. 10.6 grams, 30 mm
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s. -
Roman Silver Crossbow Brooch with Dedicatory Inscription
4th century A.D.Estimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £278
Featuring rounded knops to the head, the bow with a dedicatory inscription in Latin letters 'VTER FELIX IURE VICTO'. 19.5 grams, 62 mm
Acquire in the 1990s. Ex Cambridgeshire, UK, collection.
The dedicatory inscription 'VTERE FELIX', 'use it with good luck' or 'with happiness' is often found on Roman military artefacts, like belt fittings, brooches, and armlets; but it is rarely accompanied by 'IURE VICTO' inscription ([being the] rightful winner). The inscription is typical of the late Roman military world, but it can also refer to people using the brooch in civil duties, these fibulae being ordinarily gifted to the militia armata and non armata.
