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Lot 25 of 739: Roman Knife Handle.  Circa, 1st-2nd century AD. Copper-alloy, 23.07 grams. 59.83 mm. A very high status Roman bronze knife handle comprising an octagonal-section shank with intricately detailed incised line decoration, right hand finial with pearl between the thumb and forefinger. The surface is beautifully well preserved with traces of the original tinned surface. Ref: Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 285. Mills, Celtic & Roman Artefacts. RB178. Property of a Suffolk coll

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Estimate: £250 - £300

2 day Historica: Coins, Banknotes & Antiquities Auction Live Webcast Only - Postage and Safe Click/Collect Only NO ONLINE FEES ON HANSONSLIVE.CO.UK(#247)  26/10/2020 10:30 AM GMT  CLOSED!