Noonans
Auction 269 8-9 Mar 2023
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Roman, Roman, Bronze brooches (2), 3rd century AD, crossbow early prototype with pin, 5.3cm long by 2.9cm wide (cf. Hattatt 1673); gilded oval with punched cross decoration, set with a conical black glass centre boss, back is tinned, 3.3cm by 2.8cm (cf. Hattatt 1647) [2]. Both very fine £80-£100
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Provenance: From a UK collection; both found in England
Roman, Roman, Bronze brooches (2), 3rd century AD, crossbow early prototype with pin, 5.3cm long by 2.9cm wide (cf. Hattatt 1673); gilded oval with punched cross decoration, set with a conical black glass centre boss, back is tinned, 3.3cm by 2.8cm (cf. Hattatt 1647) [2]. Both very fine £80-£100
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Provenance: From a UK collection; both found in England