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LOT 0838
Romano-British Brooch Collection
CIRCA 1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
1 - 1 7/8 in. (81 grams total, 24-48 mm).
Composed of a number of brooch types, including one with remains of enamelled decoration and one with tinning; most with pins absent. [8, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Wiltshire and UK.
Ex private Merseyside, UK, collection.
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Roman Silver Cockerel Statuette
1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £70 - 90 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £39
Modelled in the round with naturalistic detailing, head turned to the left, standing on an irregular base. 2.15 grams, 14 mm high
‘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. -
Roman and Later Artefact Group
1st-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Comprising complete and fragmentary artefacts: a glass cameo; seal; implements; strap ends; mounting studs; brooches; weights; buckles; pendants; together with other miscellaneous artefacts. 498 grams total, 0.8-13.3 cm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Ruislip, UK, gentleman, by inheritance. -
Roman Gold Earrings
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
Each composed of a penannular hoop with filigree ornament, single granulated bead below, suspended on a cylindrical bar with vertical columns of filigree wire; elements joined with later silver wire; repaired. 10.33 grams total, 46-48 mm
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
