Ancient Roman, Empire Bronze A set of three bronze terminal pieces or ferrules dating to the Roman period—2nd–3rd centuries AD. - 33 mm (No reserve price)
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A set of three bronze fittings from Roman times (2nd–3rd century CE), in good condition, with dimensions from 15×14 mm to 37×17 mm, acquired in 1960 from Spain from a gallery/antique dealer.
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Set of three bronze terminals or ferrules from the Roman period
An interesting set of three small cast-bronze elements, of varying dimensions and typologies, likely conceived as ferrules, terminals or mounting accessories for furniture, chests, utensils or shafts.
Two of the specimens feature an elegant balustrade profile, with globular bodies, constricted necks and carefully marked annular moldings. The axial cavities would allow insertion onto wooden or metal elements. One of them also retains a transverse fixing hole, probably intended to house a small pin that secured the assembly.
The third element, cylindrical in shape, shows several concentric incised lines around the body and a wide central cavity, probably corresponding to a small ferrule or end collar.
This type of bronze fittings is part of the broad family of functional and decorative accessories used in Roman furniture and domestic objects, where turned moldings and balustrade profiles were common. Roman furniture terminals expressly described with this type of configuration are also known.
Proposed chronology: Roman period, approximately 1st–3rd centuries AD.
Material: copper alloy / bronze.
Number of pieces: 3.
Measurements: from 15 × 14 mm (smallest) to 37 × 17 mm (largest).
Status: archaeological conservation, with dark patina, deposits and surface wear typical of antiquity.
Set of three bronze terminals or ferrules from the Roman period
An interesting set of three small cast-bronze elements, of varying dimensions and typologies, likely conceived as ferrules, terminals or mounting accessories for furniture, chests, utensils or shafts.
Two of the specimens feature an elegant balustrade profile, with globular bodies, constricted necks and carefully marked annular moldings. The axial cavities would allow insertion onto wooden or metal elements. One of them also retains a transverse fixing hole, probably intended to house a small pin that secured the assembly.
The third element, cylindrical in shape, shows several concentric incised lines around the body and a wide central cavity, probably corresponding to a small ferrule or end collar.
This type of bronze fittings is part of the broad family of functional and decorative accessories used in Roman furniture and domestic objects, where turned moldings and balustrade profiles were common. Roman furniture terminals expressly described with this type of configuration are also known.
Proposed chronology: Roman period, approximately 1st–3rd centuries AD.
Material: copper alloy / bronze.
Number of pieces: 3.
Measurements: from 15 × 14 mm (smallest) to 37 × 17 mm (largest).
Status: archaeological conservation, with dark patina, deposits and surface wear typical of antiquity.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman, Empire
Century/timeframe
S. I-III DC
Name of object
A set of three bronze terminal pieces or ferrules dating to the Roman period—2nd–3rd centuries AD.
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
1960
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Spain
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Height
33 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1950
Width
22 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Spain
Depth
6 mm
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Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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