Beschreibung:

ROMAN BROOCH COLLECTION Circa 1st-3rd century AD 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. 43 grams, 22-45 mm (3/4-1 3/4"). Fine condition. [5, No Reserve] 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.