Roman Brooch Collection > Lot No. 0622

Description:
A mixed group of bronze brooches comprising: a bird with green enamelled panel to the tail; a frog with green enamelled panels to the back; an amphora stap end converted into a brooch with sturdy spring and catchplate; a rectangular plate with reserved scroll decoration on enamelled fields; a bow brooch formed with the addorsed head and forelegs of two animals. [5, No Reserve]

Culture/Period:
Circa 1st-3rd century AD

Measurements:
43 grams, 22-45 mm

Size :
3/4-1 3/4"

Condition:
Fine condition.

Provenance:
Private UK collection, by descent from the vendor's father, who formed his collection in the 1970's-1980's. Part of this collection was previously sold at Bonham's Antiquities sale 17855, 6 October 2010, Lot 199; and in TimeLine Auctions June 2011 sale.

Estimate: £100 - 150 (EUR 120 - 190; USD 160 - 240)

Auction date: Wednesday 14th March 2012 - Coins & 15-16 March 2012 - Antiquities at The Swedenborg Hall >> Coins & Antiquities

Sold for: £170