TimeLine Auctions

May 2019 Auction  –  28 May - 2 June 2019

TimeLine Auctions, May 2019 Auction

Antiquities, Ancient Art, Natural History and Coins

Part 1: Tu, 28.05.2019, from 11:00 AM CEST
Part 2: We, 29.05.2019, from 11:00 AM CEST
Part 3: Th, 30.05.2019, from 11:00 AM CEST
Part 4: Fr, 31.05.2019, from 11:00 AM CEST
Part 5: Sa, 01.06.2019, from 11:00 AM CEST
Part 6: Su, 02.06.2019, from 11:00 AM CEST
The auction is closed.

Description

Roman Wax Tablet Dip Pen Group
3rd-4th century AD. A group of six hollow reed(?) dip pens for writing on wooden tablets, each with smooth tubular body, pointed nib with longitudinal slit and reservoir behind; one formed as a nib connected to a separate body; accompanied by the remains of a leather slip-case. 71 grams total, 12-21.5cm (4 3/4 - 8 1/2"). Property of a North London gentleman; previously in the Dean family collection since 1975; formerly the property of Monsieur Alain Sfez, a Belgian collector; acquired by gift from his father Albert Sfez, 1965; acquired by Sfez senior in the early 1950s; accompanied by an old black and white photograph. [7]
Fine condition.
Estimate: 500 - 700

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Price realized 2'900 GBP
Starting price 440 GBP
Estimate 700 GBP
The auction is closed.
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