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LOT 0680
Roman to Medieval Silver Fragment Collection
4TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
5/8 - 1 3/4 in. (48 grams total, 15-45 mm).
Including a P-shaped bow brooch, teardrop-shaped ring bezel, archer's ring and other items. [12, No Reserve]
Provenance
Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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