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Three Replicas of Roman Utilitarian Articles
Estimate: $150-$250
Ended
Timed Auction
The Collected Home
Location
Chicago
Description
Three Replicas of Roman Utilitarian Articles
20th Century
Comprising: a gladius, a silver spoon and a writing set.
Inscription on gladius referring to a military official of Nero reads: NERO CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG• GERM NC• IMP• PONT MX TRIB POT• XI COS IIII• IMP• VIIII PAT• P• / GN• DOMITIO CORBVL ON LEG• AVG PRO• PRT• AVRELION L•VOLEONO LEG III GAL and a symbol.
Length of gladius 26 3/4 inches.
This lot is located in Chicago.
Property from a Midwest Private Collection
Provenance
Provenance:[Gladius]Private Collection, New York.Ancient Resource Auctions, Montrose, California, Auction #103: Ancient Artifacts, 14 March 2010, Lot 277.[Writing Set]Newark Museum, New Jersey (acc. X31.31 A, B, D).Millea Bros Ltd, Boonton, New Jersey, ABC: Estate Finds, Day 1 of 3, 9 September 2020, Lot 1238 [part].
Quantity
1