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LOT 1033
Roman Silvered Bronze Crossbow Brooch Group
4TH CENTURY A.D.
2 1/2 - 2 5/8 in. (64.9 grams total, 62-66 mm).
Comprising two crossbow brooches, each with a keeled bow and flaring foot, both with a partial pin and integral catch beneath the footplate. [2]
ProvenanceFrom an Essex collection.
Private collection, Suffolk.
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LOT 1033
Roman Silvered Bronze Crossbow Brooch Group
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£50 (EUR 58; USD 68) +BP*
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Roman Bronze Mount with Phallus
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £40 - 60 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
With discoid base, angled stem and ridged finial. 26.9 grams, 37 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
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Roman Bronze Military Pendant
Circa 1st-2nd century A.D.Estimate: £60 - 80 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Formed as a leaf with lobed scrolls above, looped suspension point with wolf-head detailing; knop finial below. 4.66 grams, 46.6 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Bronze Ring with Glass Gem
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £50 - 70 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
With broad tapering shoulders, plaque inset with an ellipsoid intaglio profile bust. 6.92 grams, 24.70 mm overall, 20.35 x 16.77 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O 1/2, USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.61, Japan 15)
From the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent.
