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LOT 0706
Romano-British Bronze Wing and Fanbow Brooch
CIRCA 40-55 A.D.
1 1/4 in. (7.7 grams, 33 mm).
With two triangular on each side of the ribbed bow, inked collector's number '3318' beneath one of the wings. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Norfolk, UK.
From a Kent collection formed in the 1990s.
Hattatt, 1989, no. 1482.
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LOT 0706
Romano-British Bronze Wing and Fanbow Brooch
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
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Roman Iron Stylus with Eraser
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Sturdy round-section shank with flattened eraser terminal, the other end with a tapering point. 16.7 grams, 13 cm
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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Roman Rock Crystal Sleeping Dog
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,860
Carved in the round model of a recumbent canine with head resting on the forelegs; leaf-shaped ears, and deep-set eyes. 14.2 grams, 40 mm
Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s. Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12588-232168.
The small rock crystal sculpture is modelled on similar figures representing sleeping hunting dogs. The subject occurs in cameos, plastic vases, as well as in lamps. These images have symbolic value, implying something of the fidelity of the dogs they depict, as well as their bravery and dependability as guardians. -
Roman Light Blue Glass Flask
Circa 1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
With squat bulbous body and broad shoulder, tapering neck with flared rim, dimpled base. 63 grams, 15.5 cm
From an important collection of glass, London, UK, 1990s.
