Ancient Art, Antiquities & Coins
May 30, 2019
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United kingdom
The May Fair Hotel, Stratton Street, Mayfair, London, W1J 8LT, United Kingdom
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LOT 1415:
Roman Silver Swan-Necked Spoon
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Start price:
£
135
Estimated price:
$150 - $200
Auction house commission:
30%
VAT: On commission only
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3rd-4th century AD
A silver cochlearia spoon with shallow piriform bowl, swan-neck junction with void, spike handle. 28 grams, 12.5cm (bent) (5"). Fine condition; handle bent in antiquity.
Provenance
Property of a European gentleman; formerly in a German private collection formed in the 1950-1970s.
Literature
Cf. Riha, E. & Stern, W.B. Die Römischen Löffel aus Augst und Kaiseraugst, Forschungen in Augst 5, Augst, 1982, item 276 for type.
