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LOT 0671
Roman to Medieval Bronze Ring Collection
1ST-16TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 - 1 in. (30.9 grams total, 20-26 mm).
Including a broad hoop type with flared rims, a wire type with coils, an ellipsoid bezel type with low-relief horse and others. [8, No Reserve]
ProvenanceUK private collection before 2000.
Acquired on the UK art market.
Property of a London gentleman.
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Large Roman Bronze Skillet
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £247
With a deep bowl, everted rim with a rounded lip, flat-section handle with lateral spurs and oval finial. 352 grams, 35.8 cm
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. -
Roman Bronze Apollo Statuette
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £546
Modelled in the round standing nude with left foot resting on a pillar, the hair dressed in flowing tresses with top-knot; mounted on a custom-made stand. 115 grams total, 82 mm including stand
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.
Depictions of Apollo in association with the Omphalos usually show him seated upon it, as seen in the coinage of Antigonus I, circa 280-261 B.C. -
Roman Bronze Lock and Mount Collection
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £221
Including voided key bits, discoid studs and other items; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series. 232 grams total, 16-80 mm
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
