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LOT 0645
Roman Terracotta 'Chelmsford' Hypocaust Floor Tile
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
8 1/4 in. (1.2 kg, 21 cm).
Of sub-rectangular form, combed 'X' with pecking to upper face. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Chelmsford, Essex, UK, in 1976.
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Roman Bronze Baboon Statuette
1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £111
Modelled in the round with naturalistic detailing, seated with right hand holding the right foot. 49 grams, 36 mm
‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection. -
Roman Bronze Statuette of a Reclining Bull
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
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Found Berkshire, UK. -
Romano-British Enamelled Bronze Horse and Rider Brooch
2nd century ADSold for (Inc. bp): £130
With panels to the cloak and horse's body for enamel fill, notched outline to the hair and mane, pin and catchplate to verso. 3.45 grams, 33 mm
Fine condition.
Acquired in the 1980s-1990s. Ex property of a German collector 2016. Property of an Essex, UK, lady.
