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LOT 0791
Romano-British Enamelled Bronze Fly Brooch
CIRCA 2ND CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (2.94 grams, 32 mm).
With open wings and head formed as a rounded knob; pin, spring and catch to the reverse. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market before 2000.
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
Cf. Hattatt, R., Iron Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985, item 459.
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Romano-British Enamelled Bronze Fly Brooch
Circa 2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
With open wings and head formed as a rounded knob; pin, spring and catch to the reverse. 2.94 grams, 32 mm
Acquired on the UK art market before 2000. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Bronze Ring with Monogram
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Comprising a D-section hoop and an oval bezel with faint outlines of a monogram. 4.43 grams, 24.44 mm overall, 16.69x21.20 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16)
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Aubergine Glass Flask
3rd-4th century A.D.Estimate: £250 - 350 (+bp*)
Current Winning Bid: £125
Core-formed with a slightly dimpled base, deep shoulder and short neck, mouth with a flared rim and applied trail to give a stepped appearance. 43 grams, 99 mm
From a specialist collection of glass, acquired from dealerships during the 1990s.
