Roman - Silver Gilt Trumpet Brooch Head > Lot No. 674

Description:
1st century AD. The upper portion of an extremely high status trumpet brooch, finely moulded in silver and gilded.

Measurements:
4.51 grams, 25 mm.

Condition:
Very fine with beautiful detail.

References:
See Hattatt, R. A Visual Catalogue, no. 1530, for a very similar form.

Provenance:
Ex Lord McAlpine Collection.

Estimate: £140 - 200 (EUR 170 - 250; USD 220 - 320)

Auction date: Thursday 9th September 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £125