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LOT 0750
Romano-British Bronze Artefact Group
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 5/8 - 2 1/8 in. (41.8 grams total, 41-53 mm).
Comprising a vine-leaf finial from an item of furniture; a P-shaped bow-brooch with pellet detailing; a bronze bow-brooch with lateral flanges. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound near Great Chesterford, Cambridgeshire, UK, 2000s.
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Roman Bronze Lion Collection
1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £600 - 800 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £333
Modelled with stylised detailing in various poses, most free-standing; including a roundel carved with a lion's head in relief. 212 grams total, 26-45 mm
‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection. -
Large Eastern Roman Bronze Bust-Shaped Steelyard Weight
Circa 3rd-4th century A.D. or laterEstimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £400
Modelled in the round as a facing female with head turned slightly right, with semi-naturalistic facial detailing and dressed hair; lead-filled. 4.2 kg, 13.5 cm high
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.
Steelyard weights in the form of human or deities faces were not uncommon in the Roman period (see SWYOR-DA4426, OXON-4391B5, HAMP-BD4D67 and NARC-7A7B81 on the PAS). These were generally filled with lead and had iron or copper suspension loops projecting from the top of the head. -
Roman Gold Ring with Gemstone Pair
1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,040
Bifid hoop expanding to ellipsoid cells, each with an inset garnet cloison, intaglio clasped-hands and chalice(?) motifs. 6.46 grams, 21.57 mm overall, 18.72 mm internal diameter (approximate size British I 1/2, USA 4 1/2, Europe 7.44, Japan 7)
Acquired on the German art market around 2000. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
