14th Sep, 2023 10:30

Autumn Specialist Sale

 
Lot 275
 

Antiquities - Archeological find - Roman alloy nail cleaner

Antiquities - Archeological find - Roman alloy nail cleaner, with Find ID paperwork stating 'Incomplete Roman copper alloy nail cleaner. The suspension loop, set in the same plane as the blade, is broken but complete. The 17mm-long neck consists of baluster mouldings and grooves, and the slender leaf-shaped blade is bent and has lost its terminal. Crummy 1981. Type 2a. Extant length c. 46mm. Width of blade 6mm. Mid 1st - 2nd century', together with a pair of copper alloy tweezers, 67mm long, (2)

Sold for £50


 

Antiquities - Archeological find - Roman alloy nail cleaner, with Find ID paperwork stating 'Incomplete Roman copper alloy nail cleaner. The suspension loop, set in the same plane as the blade, is broken but complete. The 17mm-long neck consists of baluster mouldings and grooves, and the slender leaf-shaped blade is bent and has lost its terminal. Crummy 1981. Type 2a. Extant length c. 46mm. Width of blade 6mm. Mid 1st - 2nd century', together with a pair of copper alloy tweezers, 67mm long, (2)

Auction: Autumn Specialist Sale, 14th Sep, 2023

Our Autumn Specialist Sale of Fine Furniture, Modern Design, Paintings, Prints, Silver, Jewellery, Watches, Ceramics, Glassware & other Collectors Items

Highlights will include a Norman Foster for Tecno - 'Nomos' table, a collection of Queen Elizabeth II Christmas cards, and a Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix Trophy won by Damon Hill in 1997.  The wine section will include another fine offering of Burgandy and Barolo.

 

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Wednesday 13th September - 10am till 5pm

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