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LOT 0763
Roman to Medieval Bronze Ring Collection
1ST-16TH CENTURY A.D.
5/8 - 1 1/4 in. (53.03 grams total, 15-31 mm).
Comprising ten rings, including an archer's ring, a ring with a glass cabochon, a ring with a stylised eagle, and others. [10]
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 0763
Roman to Medieval Bronze Ring Collection
Estimate £120 - 170€140 - 200 (for guidance only)$160 - 230 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£60 (EUR 70; USD 81) +BP*
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Roman Bronze Plaque with Goddess Cybele
3rd century A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
Rectangular plaque with stepped herringbone border, facing bust of Cybele with flaring turret-crown and cascading hair, symbols in the field. 430 grams, 94 mm
From the collection of a European gentleman living in South London; acquired 1970-1980. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13307-258227.
Cybele was the great Phrygian mother of the gods, and goddess of motherhood, fertility and the mountain wilds. -
Roman Bronze Crossbow Brooch
4th century A.D.Estimate: £60 - 80 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
With facetted onion-knop finials above notched collars, a vertical band of punched detailing to the bow extending along the foot, chamfered lateral faces to the foot with radiating detailing, and a hinged pin to the reverse. 47.9 grams, 79 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Bronze Artefact Collection
1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £40 - 60 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Including a penannular brooch with pin, finger ring with cloison insert, vesica-shaped stud, and other items. 14.47 grams total, 18-30 mm
From the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent. Accompanied by the original collector's data sheet(s) with reference no.A43, A44, A51, A54 & A55.
