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LOT 0613
Romano-British 'Essex' Bronze Dragon Knife Handle
CIRCA 1ST CENTURY A.D.
1 3/4 in. (40.7 grams, 46 mm).
With a series of pointillé bands at the base, terminal in the form of a stylised beast with neck curling to form a loop and the head facing back towards the blade; ferrous remains to the broad end. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Essex, UK.
Property of an East Sussex, UK, private collector.
Recorded with the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) with record no.ESS-AC745B.
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Hollow-formed gold ring in Hellenistic style with beaded rim to the broad bezel, inset amethyst cabochon with intaglio gryllos motif; repaired, a marriage. 5.35 grams, 25.07 mm overall, 21.07 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T 1/2, USA 9 3/4, Europe 21.89, Japan 21)
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4th century A.D.Estimate: £700 - 900 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £350
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Acquired early 1990s. Ex private American collection; thence by descent. Private Swiss collection since 1998. -
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Opening Bid: £80
Composed of a central domed boss and openwork volutes to the sides; for a sword belt or a chariot. 69 grams, 14 cm wide
Good condition, very rare
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