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LOT 0143
'The Kniveton' Romano-British Enamelled Bronze Drinking Horn Rim
2ND CENTURY A.D.
2 in. (52 grams, 53 mm).
A sub-circular rim, emulating the natural shape of a cow-horn aperture, with alternating triangular inlaid cells of red and blue enamel, the lower internal socket with the remains of three fixing rivets.
ProvenanceFound whilst searching with a metal detector in Kniveton, Derbyshire Dales, East Midlands, UK.
Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.WWID-7C901E.
The British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) states: 'This is a find of note and has been designated: County / local importance'.
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LOT 0143
'The Kniveton' Romano-British Enamelled Bronze Drinking Horn Rim
Sold for (Inc. bp): £494
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Roman Silver Crossbow Brooch
3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Comprising a hexagonal-section crossbar with collars and bulb finials, slot for a hinged pin, trapezoid-section bow, rectangular foot with incised geometric ornament, catch to the reverse; socket at top of bow to accept a separate knop. 15.8 grams, 50 mm
Acquired on the UK art market before 2000. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
This is a very early form of crossbow brooch, showing very clearly its origin in the mid-Roman P-shaped bow brooch. -
Roman Terracotta Wine Flagon
3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
With narrow foot and broad shoulder, biconvex mouth and strap handle; mouth chipped. 153 grams, 10.1 cm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Gold Ring with Black Chalcedony Dioscouros Gemstone
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
Hollow-formed gold ring with round-section hoop and a tall oval bezel set with a black chalcedony cloison with incised image of a Dioscuros facing left, naked apart from a long fringed cape and a galea (Roman helmet), holding a large shield to his left side and with a horse to his right. 1.82 grams, 23.33 mm overall, 16.98 mm internal diameter (approximate size British K 1/2, USA 6, Europe 16, Japan 11).
From a collection of ancient rings, 1980s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12953-246354.
