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LOT 0940
Roman 'Somerset and Devon' Terracotta Roof Tile Fragment Group
2ND-4TH CENTURY A.D.
2 7/8 - 4 3/4 in. (1.4 kg total, 7.3-12.1 cm).
Irregular fragments of terracotta roof tile, some with ribbing. [8, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound whilst fieldwalking in Somerset and Devon, UK.
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LOT 0940
Roman 'Somerset and Devon' Terracotta Roof Tile Fragment Group
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
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Roman Glass Candlestick Unguentarium
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Tall thin translucent pale green vessel with wide foot and dimpled base, tapering stem and flared rim. 18.6 grams, 15 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Roman Silver Crossbow Brooch
3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
With round-section crossbar and collared knop finials, deep D-section bow with vertical band of triangles extending along the outer face and onto the rectangular footplate with chamfered long edges; separate collared knop above the bow; hinged pin housed in catchplate to reverse. 16.5 grams, 60 mm
On the European art market before 2000. Ex collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman; acquired on the UK art market.
This early form of crossbow brooch shows its origins in the P-shaped bow brooch type. -
Roman Votive Terracotta Hand Group
Circa 1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
Each moulded with finger detailing to one face; or from children's dolls. 23 grams total, 34-53 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
