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LOT 0815
Roman to Medieval Artefact Group
1ST-19TH CENTURY A.D.
7/8 - 5 7/8 in. (1.12 kg total, 2.1-15 cm).
Including an ivy-leaf pendant, belt buckles, crotal bell, spearhead-finial and other items [16, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a Surrey collection.
Property of a Scottish collector, acquired in 2013.
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Roman Bronze Horse Brooch
Circa 2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Formed as a standing horse, the hindlegs forming crossbar, tail forming hinged pin, forelegs forming catchplate; ring-and-dot motifs to shoulders, linear detailing to the mane. 11.8 grams, 35 mm
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. -
Romano-British 'Corbridge' Bronze Lion Mount
Circa 3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
With pierced lobe below the legs, arched body forming the bow. 14.9 grams, 36 mm
Found near Corbridge, Northumberland, UK. Property of a Gloucestershire, UK, collector. Property of an East Sussex, UK, gentleman. -
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Monumental Roman Bronze Left Hand
Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £15,600
Hollow-formed with forefinger extended and bent, thumb in gripping position and other fingers curled around; mounted on a custom-made stand; thumb and forefinger restored. 4.65 kg total, 34 cm (47.5 cm high including stand)
Ex Frits Philips, Eindhoven, Netherlands, before 1980. European private collection, 1980s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.12056-213654.
