Auction 001
Ancient Art, Antiquities & Ancient Coins
By Life Auctions
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Apr 28, 2024
124 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX, UK
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Selection of Ancient Artefacts and Coins-from Bronze Age to a Post Medieval Period
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LOT 43:
Roman Crossbow Brooch 4th century AD.
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Start price:
£
50
Estimated price :
£100 - £120
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Roman Crossbow Brooch 4th century AD.
A solid bronze crossbow brooch with three onion-shaped knops to the headplate, deep bow, trapezoidal footplate with chamfered edges, and raised panels with incised annulets, original hinged iron pin to the reverse. Olive green smooth patina. Cf. Hattatt, R., Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 1268. 49 grams, 78 mm. Very fine. From the private collection of European collector; acquired on the UK art market around 2000.Fine condition.
