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LOT 0889
Roman Tinned Bronze Plate Brooch Complete with Appliques
CIRCA 2ND CENTURY A.D.
1 1/2 in. (9.1 grams, 40 mm).
Formed as six radiating triangles with incised leaf detailing, interstitial applied bone discs, central raised collar with bone disc insert; complete with pin and catchplate to verso.
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market in the 1990s.
Property of a Stowmarket, UK, gentleman.
Cf. Heeren, S. & van der Feijst, L., Fibulae uit de Lage Landen. Beschrijving, Analyse en Interpretatie van een Archeologische Vondstcategorie, Amersfoort, 2017, type 57-e6 (p.151).
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LOT 0889
Roman Tinned Bronze Plate Brooch Complete with Appliques
Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
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Roman Bronze Brooch Group
Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
Comprising: one with a wide plaque with incised decoration, pin and catch-plate to the reverse; two with balustered bows and wide catch-plates. 44.1 grams total, 29-43 mm
UK private collection before 2000. On the UK art market. Property of a London gentleman. -
Roman and Later Artefact Group
2nd century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £221
Including a figure of Mars, head of Mithras appliqué and other items. 192 grams total, 23-90 mm
Acquired on the European art market. Property of a European gentleman. -
Late Roman Silver Ring with Cross
4th-6th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
With angular shoulders expanding towards the rectangular bezel, the bezel with an incised cross motif. 2.98 grams, 23.35 mm overall, 17.22 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L, USA 5 3/4, Europe 11.24, Japan 10)
From the property of late Mr SM, London, UK, 1969-1999. Accompanied by an old collection ticket.
