Loading, please wait...
_900x900.jpg "Roman Tinned Bronze Decorated Casket Key")
_200x200.jpg "Roman Tinned Bronze Decorated Casket Key")
.jpg "Roman Tinned Bronze Decorated Casket Key")
LOT 0630
Roman Tinned Bronze Decorated Casket Key
1ST-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1 5/8 in. (4.49 grams, 41 mm).
With broad circular bow, barrel-type shank with pierced bit, mandrel to the upper bow. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Cambridgeshire, UK.
CONDITIONTimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
-
Roman Bronze Goddess Statuette Heads
Circa 1st-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
Comprising: a female with hair held in a chignon at the nape; figure with hair dressed in short wavy tufts, large eyes with exaggerated eyelashes. 71 grams total, 23-25 mm
Acquired before 2000. From the collection of a European gentleman living in the UK.
Bronze statuettes representing Roman gods and goddesses were widespread all around the empire, and are also known as far as archaeological sites of Jutland and the islands. The two heads represent probably tutela divinities of the home, like Vesta and Juno (Greek Hera). -
Roman Glass Bead Necklace
2nd-5th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £30
Composed mainly of opaque glass beads of various colours, together with a number of stone beads, and incorporating beads of various types; restrung. 20.5 grams, 77 cm long
Ex W.J. collection, 1990s. -
.jpg)
Roman Bronze Bull Collection
1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £111
Formed free-standing with stylised anatomical detailing; including one example on a base. 47 grams total, 22-33 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.
