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LOT 0668
Roman Tinned Bronze Lion Pair Attacking a Deer Plate Brooch
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1 3/8 in. (3.74 grams, 35 mm).
Showing two lions attacking a large deer, one biting the back and the other attacking its jugular, pin and catchplate on the reverse. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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LOT 0668
Roman Tinned Bronze Lion Pair Attacking a Deer Plate Brooch
Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
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Roman Bronze Ring with Symbols
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Roman Bronze Horse-Head Whorl Plate Brooch
3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
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From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Romano-British Pottery Sherd Collection from Crococolana
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
A mixed group of pottery fragments from vessels and other items. 3.59 kg total, 36-64 mm
Found at the Roman settlement of Crococolana, Brough, Lincolnshire, UK, 2003-2005. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985. This group is for UK buyers only.
