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199

A mixed lot of seven copper-alloy tokens. Within this lot five copper-alloy jettons, consisting four Nuremberg issues from the 16th or earlier 17th centuries (including Hans Krauwinckel II) and a 15th century 'arms of France ancient' piece. Also, two George III 'spade guinea' tokens from the 19th century, one holed. The jettons and guinea tokens with a bright, brassy patina. All between Fair and Fine. Provenance: from the collection of a metal detectorist

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Estimate£10 - £20

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200

A mixed lot of silver hammered and milled coinage. Within this lot, a broken 15th century Venetian soldino, a broken Elizabeth I threepence, a creased twopence of Charles II, a shilling of William III dated 1696, a sixpence of Victoria dated 1840 and a shilling of Victoria dated 1871. Most about Fair. Provenance: from the collection of a metal detectorist.

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Estimate£20 - £30

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201

A silver drachm of Dyrrhachion, Illyria, dating c. 250-200 BC and issued under the Magistrates Meniskos and Kalionos. Obverse: MENI?KO?, cow standing right looking back at suckling calf, torch to right, hound running below. Reverse: ?I??TA, tablet containing double stellate pattern. BMC 135. About Fine, reverse slightly off flan. Weight: 3.1g. Provenance: from an English collection.

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Estimate£100 - £140

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202

A mixed lot of twelve silver hammered coins ranging from short cross issues to James I. Various conditions, some about Very Fine. Provenance: from the collection of a metal detectorist.

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Estimate£50 - £100

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203

A mixed lot of twenty silver hammered coins from England the the Continent. Present in this lot, issues of Edward I, Henry VII, Mary, Elizabeth I and Charles I. The continental coins comprise a Portuguese issue and a 16th or 17th century piece probably struck in the Holy Roman Empire. State of completeness varies. All Poor to Fair. Provenance: from the collection of a metal detectorist.

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Estimate£40 - £60

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204

A mixed lot of six silver hammered coins. Represented in this group: incomplete halfpenny of Edward I from the mint of London, penny of Edward I (class 10cf) from the mint of London, penny of Edward II (class 11a) from the mint of London, penny of Edward II (class 13/14) from the mint of Canterbury, halfgroat of Henry VII from the mint of Canterbury with the mint signature erroneously spelled 'CANTOB', and lastly a somewhat misstruck sixpence of Elizabeth I dated 1573. Condition: all Fair to ab

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Estimate£40 - £50

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205

A mixed bulk lot of about 100 coins, tokens and miscellaneous objects. The coins from Medieval to Modern (but primarily 19th century), including over fifty pieces of pre-1947 silver (halfcrowns, florins, shillings, sixpences, threepences etc). Poor to Very Fine. Provenance: from the collection of a metal detectorist.

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Estimate£20 - £30

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206

A mixed lot of six silver hammered coins. Lot includes: broken cut halfpenny of Henry III (class 3) minted by HENRI at London, extremely worn Edwardian type longcross penny minted at Durham, broken and worn penny of Henry V (mullet to left of crown) minted at York, broken groat of Mary (1553-1554) lis initial mark-otherwise well struck, heavily worn and distorted threepence of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) with indistinguishable initial mark and a 'rose' type halfpenny of Charles I dating c. 1625-1649

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Estimate£30 - £40

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207

A complete knapped and partially polished flint or chert axehead of probable Neolithic date, c. 4000-2500 BC. The axe is of broadly sub-rectangular form, with a tapered butt and straight sides which extend into a slightly convex cutting edge. Regular bifacial removals extend down the edges of the axe on both faces, though these become less and less pronounced towards its 'business end'-where the axe has been polished to a fine degree of sharpness. Manufactured on a piece of fine-grained flint or

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Estimate£100 - £120

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208

A bag of miscellaneous worked flint, consisting both debitage and tools. Mostly later Prehistoric date, includes part of a probable Neolithic chisel and several scrapers. Various states of patination, some pieces broken. Provenance: found Haddenham, Buckinghamshire, 2015-2019.

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Estimate£10 - £20

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209

A small group of worked flints (5) consisting of four waste flakes (one heat crazed) and an incomplete Middle Bronze Age barbed and tanged arrowhead of Green's (1980) Kilmarnock type-the latter with one barb broken away. Length of arrowhead: c. 26mm. Provenance: from the collection of a metal detectorist.

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Estimate - £5

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210

A complete cast copper-alloy bracelet or arm-ring of the so-called 'Liss type', dating to the Middle Bronze Age, c. 1400-1200 BC. The bracelet is circular in plan with an oval section, decorated all over its surface with incised linear, herringbone and 'eye' shaped motifs within panels. Preserved extremely well, with an even brownish patina. External diameter: c. 95mm. Weight: 346g. Discussion: Liss-type bracelets concentrate in the southern counties of Britain, being primarily known from Hamp

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Estimate£1,500 - £1,800

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211

A complete cast copper-alloy razor of Late Bronze Age date, c. 1000-700 BC. This example is of Piggot's (1946) class 1, demonstrating a lenticular sectioned leaf-shaped blade (with prominent midrib) from the upper edge of which projects an elongated handle with a splayed, flattened terminal. Condition: excellent, chocolatey brown solid patina with only a few areas of toughness. Reference: Piggott, C.M., 1946. The Late Bronze Age Razors of the British Isles. In Proceedings of the Prehistoric S

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Estimate£600 - £700

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212

A complete cast copper-alloy spearhead dating to the Middle Bronze Age, c. 1400-1350 BC. This spearhead belongs to the group with 'ribbed kite-shaped blades' , demonstrating a tapering, circular sectioned socket with two flattened loops close to its base. At the upper portion of the socket, the blade flares out-the sides initially concave before straightening and converging to form a sharp point. Aligned roughly along the mid-section of each blade wing, a single raised bevel is visible, convergi

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Estimate£100 - £150

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213

A complete cast copper-alloy socketed and looped spearhead belonging to the 'developed side loop' group, dating to c. 1550-1150 BC. The object demonstrates a circular-sectioned tapering socket, at the midpoint of which on each side projects a single integral loop. Above this, the socket transitions into a flattened leaf-shaped blade with a prominent midrib visible on each face-converging at its apex to a sharp point. Condition: very good, even greenish patina, some probable agricultural damage t

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Estimate£80 - £100

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214

A fragment originating from a Middle Bronze Age socketed spearhead belonging to the 'wide blade' group, dating c. 1550-1150 BC. Only approximately 1/3 of the original object survives, consisting the upper part of the blade. Triangular in plan and retaining the uppermost portion of the socket when viewed from its truncated lower edge, both faces of the spearhead demonstrate a prominent tapering midrib that runs to its point. Condition: some agricultural damage, otherwise good with an even greenis

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Estimate£20 - £30

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215

The upper stone component from a late Iron Age 'beehive' type quern probably dating c. 200 BC-AD 100. Hemispherical in plan, made from a grainy pinkish grey micaceous stone with some black deposits on one side. Irregularly worn on one side of its upper face. Height: 200mm. Diameter at base: c. 300mm. Provenance: from an old English collection, accompanied by a hand-drawn diagram detailing its method of use.

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Estimate£100 - £200

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216

An incomplete cast copper-alloy harness fitting or mount of probable late Iron Age or earlier Roman date, c. 100 BC-AD 100. The mount takes the form of three conjoined open rings (two worn through), at the centre of which is a prominent oval protuberance that probably represented an anthropomorphic mask when unworn. Width at maximum: c. 28mm. Provenance: from the collection of a metal detectorist.

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Estimate£10 - £20

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217

A complete cast copper-alloy harness ring or strap distributor of probable Late Iron Age or Early Roman date, c. 100 BC-AD 100. The object is circular in plan and circular-sectioned, its entire circumference decorated with nine oval raised mouldings that give a ribbed or segmented effect. Condition: very good, solid mid greenish patina. Diameter: c. 70mm. Discussion: similar objects identified by Spratling (1972, pl. 7, nos. 31-34) and identified as above. This piece is unlikely to consist a

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Estimate£60 - £80

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218

A complete cast copper-alloy probable strap fitting or toggle of Late Iron Age to early Roman date, c. 100 BC-AD 100. The fitting takes the form of a pair of conjoined circular loops (decorated with beading on their upper surface), a curving 'C' shaped rod additionally connecting the two from their lower edge. On the underside of the object, an integrally cast rectangular loop projects downwards from the upper edge of the loops-perhaps inferring this item had a function similar to a clasp. Condi

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Estimate£80 - £150

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219

A complete but heavily distorted cast copper-alloy bow brooch dating to the Late Iron Age, c. 50 BC-AD 50. This example is of La Tene III/Nauheim Derivative type, being of one-piece construction and demonstrating a wound head, tapering bow with a central flute and an integrally cast catchplate. The pin now bent away from the bow. Condition: good, even green patina. Of larger size than normal. Length: c. 70mm. Provenance: from the collection of a metal detectorist.

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Estimate£5 - £10

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220

A complete cast copper-alloy La Téne III/Drahtfibel Derivative type bow brooch dating to the Late Iron Age, c. 50 BC-AD 50. The brooch is of one piece construction, demonstrating a wound head with pin, circular-sectioned plain bow and expanded sub-rectangular catchplate at its foot, a very small portion of which is broken away in old damage. Preserved in extremely good condition, bright green patina. Length:

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Estimate£60 - £80

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221

An incomplete cast copper-alloy La Téne III/Nauheim Derivative type bow brooch dating to the late Iron Age, c. 50 BC-AD 50. The brooch is of one-piece construction, demonstrating a wound head, rectangular-sectioned flattened bow and expanded 'V' shaped catchplate. Part of the pin and the base of the bow are missing in old breaks. Condition: very good, pleasing green patina. Length: c. 35mm. Provenance: found Haddenham, Buckinghamshire, 2016.

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Estimate£20 - £30

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222

A complete cast copper-alloy triskele fob or mount dating to the Late Iron Age or Early Roman period, c. 100 BC-AD 100. The object consists a rather short and stubby circular-sectioned handle with a prominent transverse collar at its base and a thick circular loop at its apex-the latter somewhat concreted with ferrous products. Expanding at its base into a convergent three-armed shallow spiral with lobed terminals, the underside of the fob is slightly recessed. Condition: very good, even mid-bro

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Estimate£100 - £120

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223

A complete cast copper-alloy triskele fob or mount dating to the later Iron Age or early Roman period, c. 200 BC-AD 100. The mount demonstrates a base in the form of a triangle with rounded corners (one of which is slightly broken), the end of each terminating in a scrolled lobe with a punched ring-dot motif on its underside. Projecting from the midpoint of the fob on its upper surface is a rounded large suspension loop set above a prominent transverse collar. Condition: good, dark brownish pati

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Estimate£80 - £120

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224

A cast copper-alloy anthropomorphic mount dating to the Roman period, c. AD 43-410. The object takes the form of the goddess Minerva, rendered from the shoulders up. The face depicted realistically with eyes, nose, mouth and hairline clearly defined (though now partially obscured by corrosion products), she wears her characteristic Corinthian style helmet with a curving, high crest. A curving, grooved line at the base of her neck may be intended to imply the presence of armour or a cuirass. The

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Estimate£80 - £100

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225

A large and impressive silver and possible rock-crystal pendant of uncertain date. The pendant is broadly lunate in plan view, a heavily set integrally cast suspension loop set at its top and a separate soldered wire application at its lower edge-the latter terminating in tight scrolls. Set within the central lunate panel is a large, crescentic insert which may be rock crystal, while decorating the suspension loop are a series of four bossed lozenge motifs set within two parallel raised moulded

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Estimate£5,000 - £6,000

StatusUnsold

226

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227

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228

A lot of three cast copper-alloy Roman bow brooches of 1st and 2nd century date. Two complete, one missing its pin and part spring. Colchester Derivative (double-lug subtype), Trumpet Derivative and 'T' shaped types (the latter an impressively sized example). Lengths: 40-50mm. Provenance: from the collection of a metal detectorist.

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Estimate£40 - £60

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229

A mostly complete cast copper-alloy ‘nail cleaner strap end’ of Late Roman date, c. AD 250-410. The object is essentially amphora-shaped in plan view, consisting a single plate that bifurcates at its apex to accommodate the original strap via means of a now missing circular rivet. At the base of the strap end is a fluting that runs up a portion of its basal section, while at its midsection are two crescent-shaped decorative lugs. Stamped circular dimples decorate the edges of its upper section,

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Estimate£15 - £20

StatusUnsold

230

NO LOT

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231

A mixed lot consisting a Roman knee brooch of probable continental extraction (c. 2nd century AD) and a tumbler-lock slide key decorated with an incised saltire on one face (c. AD 43-410). Both in excellent condition, concretion around the head of the brooch. Provenance: from the collection of a metal detectorist.

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Estimate£60 - £80

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232

A complete cast copper-alloy probable hairpin of Roman date, c. AD 43-410. This example belongs to the 'knob on cordon heads' group, the head being practically biconical, decorated on each side with a single incised chevron. Underneath this, a series of transverse collars and flared segments alternate before transitioning into the plain shank. The latter is circular in section and tapers to a sharp point. As a result of post-depositional damage, the pin is now somewhat distorted into an 'S' shap

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Estimate£20 - £40

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233

An incomplete cast copper-alloy and enamel disc brooch dating to the Roman period, c. AD 100-200. It is circular in plan, with a recessed central cell dominating its main body with a raised circular boss at its midpoint. The edge of the latter demonstrates spiraloid arms projecting from its base, around which the field of the recessed cell is infilled with well-preserved red enamel. Surrounding the central boss (and projecting above the enamel), a series of seventeen projecting circular bosses a

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Estimate£20 - £30

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234

A complete cast copper-alloy bow brooch dating to the Roman period, c. AD 43-120. This example is of the Colchester Derivative 'Polden Hill' type, demonstrating a winged head with end-caps, decorated 'D' sectioned bow with moulded cresting at its apex and an intact pin-still threaded through the double lug projecting from the back of the head. Condition: good, scarce to find an example totally intact. Length:

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Estimate£30 - £40

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235

Two cast copper-alloy cosmetic implements dating to the Roman period, c. AD 43-410. Both probably represent the same type of tool (nail cleaner), being rod-shaped with a flared, bifurcated end. One broken, the other practically complete with suspension loop and incised chevron decoration. Length of complete implement: c. 71mm. Provenance: from the collection of an ex metal detectorist, found Oxfordshire/Berkshire/Hampshire during the 1980s and 1990s.

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Estimate£20 - £30

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236

A virtually complete cast copper-alloy anthropomorphic mount or fitting dating to the Roman period, c. AD 43-410. Only the upper portion of the mount remains, this taking the form of a facing male bust-perhaps intended to represent Jupiter or Neptune. Depicted realistically with mid-length hair and a beard, the figure also appears to be wearing a circlet or headband of some description. Traces of a silvery solder-like substance on the back of the mount accompanied by an eroded 'stub' suggests th

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Estimate£200 - £300

StatusUnsold

237

An incomplete cast copper-alloy anthropomorphic figurine of probable earlier Roman date, probably of the first or second century AD. Only about half the figurine survives, taking the form of a hooded and cloaked standing male before truncating abruptly in an old, worn break. Folds in the cloak are represented by parallel incisions, while on the face (though worn) the eyes and hair have been rendered quite realistically. Condition: good despite wear, even dark greenish patina. Length: c. 30mm.

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Estimate£80 - £150

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238

A complete cast copper-alloy tumbler lock slide key dating to the Roman period, c. AD 43-410. The object consists a circular bow set atop a thickened rectangular stem, below which are the stem and bit. The latter extends at a right angle, demonstrating two adjacent clefts and wards respectively. Condition: very good, dark greenish patina with some lighter areas. Length: c. 47mm. Provenance: found Ellesborough, Buckinghamshire, 2015. Recorded on the PAS as BH-9A0ACE.

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Estimate£50 - £60

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239

A mixed lot of fourteen copper-alloy Late Iron Age and Roman brooches. Various forms, including La Tene III, Colchester Derivative, disc, Hod Hill and continental plate pieces. Various conditions and states of completeness. Provenance: from the collection of a metal detectorist.

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Estimate£5 - £10

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240

A complete cast copper-alloy continental plate brooch dating to the Roman period, c. 2nd century AD. The brooch demonstrates a broadly pentagonal, tiered plate with five circular lugs projecting off of it-one at each cardinal point. Below this, a projecting hemi-spherical lug with a large circular recessed cell is flanked by two small, open loops. This element of the object is coincident with a somewhat abraded catchplate, opposing which is a double-pin lug with the pin still preserved intact (t

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Estimate£60 - £80

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241

A complete cast copper-alloy bow brooch dating to the Roman period, c. AD 43-120. Colchester Derivative 'Polden Hill' type, preserved intact with winged head (demonstrating plain end-caps), double-fluted bow and integral catchplate. Condition: good, patchy light greenish patina, fairly rare to survive with pin. Length:

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Estimate£30 - £40

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242

A complete cast copper-alloy mount dating to the Roman period, c. AD 43-410. It is conical in plan, a small rounded knop with a central aperture extending from one end. Possibly a fitting or finial from furniture. Condition: good, even green patina. Length: Discussion: a number of similar mounts are known, often described as plumb-bobs due to their similarity in appearance to modern examples. Such an identification, however, is undermined by the fact that there is nowhere to thread a cord.

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Estimate£150 - £250

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243

A cast copper-alloy fragment probably originating from an anthropomorphic statue, figurine or furniture fitting of Roman date, c. AD 43-410. The fragment in its current state reflects the right hand side of a male individuals' face, the lips, eye, nose and a portion of hairline. Unfortunately, it is impossible to attribute an identity to the individual. Length: c. 42mm. Provenance: from the collection of a metal detectorist.

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Estimate£30 - £40

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244

A complete cast copper-alloy and enamel continental plate brooch dating to the Roman period, c. AD 100-225. The brooch demonstrates a winged head (retaining the hinged pin) and triangular body with three recessed cells-two triangular cells flanking a central elongated rectangular cell. The former retain the remnants of green enamel, while the latter is very eroded but seems to have been red in colour. Projecting from the base of the body is a double transverse collar which transitions into a tap

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Estimate£80 - £100

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245

An incomplete cast copper-alloy plate brooch dating to the Roman period, c. AD 100-200. The brooch is circular in plan with a raised edge, the reverse face being largely plain with the exception of the pin-lugs and catchplate, the pin now missing. Its front face is ornately decorated with a series of recessed circular cells, a larger central example surrounded by six smaller ones to form a quasi floral motif. Each of the latter is infilled with red enamel, while the cell at the centre retains on

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Estimate£30 - £40

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246

An incomplete cast copper-alloy plate brooch dating to the Roman period, c. 1st or early 2nd century AD. The object is broadly cruciform in plan, consisting an open circular ring at its apex (with a central recessed cell) from which three sub-rectangular arms extend laterally and vertically. Each arm is plano-convex in section and demonstrates a small circular knop at its terminal, traces of a white metal coating suggesting secondary decoration that has now mostly eroded away. On the reverse fac

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Estimate£10 - £20

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