Roman Bronze Military Compass And Tweezers Multi-tool Auction
Upcoming AuctionsAuctions Near MeHow Auctions Work
|
HelpNewsConsignPrice Results
LiveAuctioneers Logo
Art
Jewelry
Asian Antiques
Furniture
Collectibles
Coins
Home & Décor
Fashion
Explore Categories

Art
Artists
Popular Searches
Browse by Origin
California & American Fine Art
John Moran Auctioneers, Inc.
Sponsored.Your ad here?

Jewelry
Featured
Popular Searches
Fine Jewelry Auction
Kingston Auction House
Sponsored.Your ad here?

Asian Antiques
Browse By Origin
Featured
Day-2 REMARKABLE CHINESE ANTIQUE & FINEART
Wilmington Gallery
Sponsored.Your ad here?

Furniture
Tables
Seating
Cabinets & Storage
Browse By Styles
Featured
Ararity's Antique and Decorative Arts Auction
Ararity Auctions
Sponsored.Your ad here?

Collectibles
RARE BOOKS With NO RESERVE NO BUYERS PREMIUM!
Schilb Antiquarian Rare Books
Sponsored.Your ad here?

Coins
Browse By Origin
Featured Coins
GameNight Coin Auction & Wheel Spin 18 pt2 D3
Key Date Coins
Sponsored.Your ad here?

Home & Décor
Featured
Three Dealing Dynasties
Christie's
Sponsored.Your ad here?

Clothing
Accessories
Featured Designers

lots of lots
View Auction
Collectibles
Scientific & Medical Objects
Compasses
Previous
Lot 0775
Next
item-176557992=1
Roman Bronze Military Compass and Tweezers Multi-Tool
Roman Bronze Military Compass and Tweezers Multi-Tool
Item Details
Description
Circa late 2nd-4th century A.D. Featuring a compass and tweezers, free-moving collar to one arm, one arm with two oval terminals and one tapering to a point. Cf. Beutler, F. et al., Der Adler Roms. Carnuntum und der Armee der Cäsaren, Bad-Deutsch Altenberg, 2017, item 639, for type. 19 grams, 90 mm (3 1/2 in.).

Acquired before 2000. From the collection of a European gentleman living in the UK.

This instrument, a type of circinus formed of two flat-section arms, was widely used by masons and carpenters, as well as for making wall decorations for the preparation of repetitive elements such as spirals or circles. It was widely used by the agrimensores of the army, as is proven by a very similar specimen found in Carnuntum, the camp of the Legio XIIII Gemina.
Buyer's Premium
  • 35%

Roman Bronze Military Compass and Tweezers Multi-Tool

Estimate £150 - £200
Starting Price

£130

Starting Price £130
1 bidder is watching this item.
Get approved to bid.
Shipping & Pickup Options
Item located in Harwich, Essex, UK
See Policy for Shipping
Local Pickup Available
Payment
TimeLine Auctions Ltd.

TimeLine Auctions Ltd.

badge TOP RATED
London, United Kingdom
172 Reviews
4,633 Followers

TimeLine Auctions Antiquities Sale - Day 2

Jun 05, 2024 7:00 AM EDT|
Harwich, Essex, UK
View Auction
Romano-Egyptian Silver Snake Bracelet: 30 B.C.-323 A.D. Penannular type with serpent-head ends, scale detailing. 25.4 grams, 74 mm (2 7/8 in.). Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the
Jun 05, 2024Romano-Egyptian Silver Snake Bracelet
£180
Roman Gemstone with Legend: 2nd-3rd century A.D. Ellipsoid banded agate gemstone with 'IA?' legend beneath a frond. 1.13 grams, 15 mm (5/8 in.). From a Swiss collection, 1980s onwards. Property of a North London, UK,
Jun 05, 2024Roman Gemstone with Legend
£130
Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp Group: 2nd-4th century A.D. Each of low profile with stub nozzle and large filler hole. 122 grams total, 73-86 mm (2 7/8 - 3 3/8 in.). From the H.N. collection, Milton Keynes, Berkshire, UK, 1990s. [3,
Jun 05, 2024Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp Group
£5
Late Roman Tinned Bronze Bowl: 4th-6th century A.D. Hemispherical in profile with applied flared base, thickened rim and two parallel incised lines below. Cf. Fremersdorf, F., ‘Spätrömische Bronzegefäße aus Köln’ in
Jun 05, 2024Late Roman Tinned Bronze Bowl
£5
Roman Mosaic Stone Tesserae Group: 1st-4th century A.D. A mixed group of over hundred single tesserae of various colours and sizes. 130 grams total, 1-14 mm (1/8 - 1/2 in.). Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
Jun 05, 2024Roman Mosaic Stone Tesserae Group
£5
Roman Silver Eagle Statuette: 2nd-3rd century A.D. Modelled perching with wings folded, detailed plumage. 7.8 grams, 23 mm (1 in.). Acquired 1960s-1990s. From the late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.
Jun 05, 2024Roman Silver Eagle Statuette
£5
Roman and Other Bead Necklace: 1st-4th century A.D. and later. Restrung designer necklace with oblate, tubular and other beads, with an Indian furnace-wound swirled bead at the centre. 17.6 grams, 42 cm (16 1/2 in.). Acquired
Jun 05, 2024Roman and Other Bead Necklace
£5
Roman Blue Glass Miniature Flagon: 3rd-4th century A.D. Lamp-work glass miniature ewer with applied strap handle. 4.19 grams, 29 mm (1 1/8 in.). Acquired from Red House Antiques, York, UK, 2008. Ian Wilkinson collection,
Jun 05, 2024Roman Blue Glass Miniature Flagon
£5
Roman Bronze Ring and Bezel Group: 1st-4th century A.D. Including a facetted finger ring with punched detailing, a bezel with inset glass stud and other items. 23.5 grams total, 15-22 mm (5/8 - 7/8 in.). Found Wiltshire, UK, before
Jun 05, 2024Roman Bronze Ring and Bezel Group
£5
Antiquarian Research and Photograph Albums of Various Roman Sites in Britain: 1960s-1980s A.D. Comprising six albums: a photo album with pictures from Calleva Atrebatum, Roman Silchester in Hampshire, England, showing categorised images of artefacts and displays from Reading
Jun 05, 2024Antiquarian Research and Photograph Albums of Various Roman Sites in Britain
£5
Roman Iron Stylus Pair: Circa 1st century A.D. Each with one pointed and one chiselled finial. 17.4 grams total, 14.5 - 14.8 cm (5 3/4 - 5 7/8 in.). Found City of London, UK. Acquired from mudlark Steve Brooker in the
Jun 05, 2024Roman Iron Stylus Pair
£5
Late Roman Bronze Twisted Snake Bracelet Pair: 4th-6th century A.D. Matched pair each formed from two twisted rods, with snake-head detailing to the finials. 123 grams total, 71-74 mm (2 3/4 - 2 7/8 in.). From the private collection of a
Jun 05, 2024Late Roman Bronze Twisted Snake Bracelet Pair
£5
Roman Bronze Statuette of Mercury: 2nd-3rd century A.D. Standing nude with winged petasos to the head, in contrapposto pose; mounted on a custom-made display stand. Cf. Boucher, S. & Tassinari, S., Musée de la Civilisation
Jun 05, 2024Roman Bronze Statuette of Mercury
£5
Roman Enamelled Bronze Disc Brooch Group: Circa 2nd century A.D. Including enamelled quatrefoil and lobed hexafoil designs, one with peripheral lugs and sprung pin to reverse. 13.9 grams total, 20-26 mm (3/4 -1 in.). Found Wiltshire, UK,
Jun 05, 2024Roman Enamelled Bronze Disc Brooch Group
£5
Roman Terracotta Jar: 1st-4th century A.D. Fusiform in profile with broad carinated mouth, slightly flared base. 1 kg, 19.5 cm (7 3/4 in.). Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. [No Reserve]
Jun 05, 2024Roman Terracotta Jar
£5
Roman Gemstone with Eros Before Herm: 2nd-3rd century A.D. Ellipsoid carnelian gemstone with intaglio scene of a Herm beside a peacock with a frond above, facing a putto with a cockerel; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.58
Jun 05, 2024Roman Gemstone with Eros Before Herm
£360
Roman Bronze Square Bell: 1st-4th century A.D. With integral loop and four spurs to the lower edge. 136 grams, 81 mm (3 1/8 in.). Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the
Jun 05, 2024Roman Bronze Square Bell
£5
Roman Bronze Ligula Medical Instrument: 1st-4th century A.D. Comprising a round-section shank with bulb finial, balustered neck, flat chisel-blade with barbs to the rear. 11 grams, 17.6 cm (7 in.). From the Garcia collection, France,
Jun 05, 2024Roman Bronze Ligula Medical Instrument
£5
Roman Silver Snake Head Bracelet: 2nd-3rd century A.D. With narrow D-section shank and lobe terminals with punched snake-head detailing. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 161, for similar. 6.84 grams, 50 mm
Jun 05, 2024Roman Silver Snake Head Bracelet
£90
Roman Limestone Head of a Woman: 1st-4th century A.D. or later. Carved in the round with collar-length flowing hair; part of a frieze or group. 345 grams, 80 mm (3 1/8 in.). Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s. From the family
Jun 05, 2024Roman Limestone Head of a Woman
£260

Related Compasses

2 US Military Compasses & WWII 3 Rats Pin: 2 US Military Compasses & WWII 3 Rats Pin Please read terms & conditions and ask questions before bidding.
2 US Military Compasses & WWII 3 Rats Pin
$14
Awesome Gold/Brass Military Prismatic Compass: Beautiful Condition – Multiple Photos Posted
May 23, 2024Awesome Gold/Brass Military Prismatic Compass
$6
Mahagony Wood and Silver Plated Bronze Sundial Compass: 3 1/4" Wide heavy sundial compass 4 1/4" Wide wood base Great reproduction hand turned mahogany base with a heavy duty silver plated bronze sundial. Fully functional. Great for use or display. Certain
6 hrs LeftMahagony Wood and Silver Plated Bronze Sundial Compass
$30
WW1.USA Army Issue Lensatic Trench Compass: Complete in leather pouch.Maker marked G&K and dated 1918.CWA.
WW1.USA Army Issue Lensatic Trench Compass
ZAR 800
WW2.Italy.Cased Artillery Range Finder/Abney Level: R Esercito - Pendenza - Firenze. It has a magnetic compass and a bubble level with degree wheel. The compass is complete with glass cover. It comes in original velvet-lined case/box which has some dam
WW2.Italy.Cased Artillery Range Finder/Abney Level
ZAR 1,900
Antique Davies & Co Shopfitters Patt. 196 Yacht Binnacle and Compass: Vintage from the 1910s Materials: glass, metal, brass, bronze, wood Height: 51 inches Depth: 29 inches A Davies & Co Shopfitters Patt. 196 Yacht Binnacle and Compass An Antique Binnacle, No. 2647W wit
1 hr LeftAntique Davies & Co Shopfitters Patt. 196 Yacht Binnacle and Compass
$2,000
Decorative Wooden Brass Compass Table 23": Decorative Wooden Brass Compass Table 23" Exotic yet practical, The Decorative Wooden Brass Compass Table 23" will add an eclectic touch of world charm to your décor. This beautiful table fe
May 16, 2024Decorative Wooden Brass Compass Table 23"
$350
2012 JEEP COMPASS 4 DOOR SUV, 74,262 MILES: 2012 JEEP COMPASS 4 DOOR SUV, VIN #1C4NJDEB9CD663696, 74,262 MILES
May 18, 20242012 JEEP COMPASS 4 DOOR SUV, 74,262 MILES
$90
Brass Cook-Hall compass: .
May 22, 2024Brass Cook-Hall compass
$20
Dated 1917 Kelvin & Hughes Ornate Brunton Compass: Very Cool Piece in Beautiful Condition – Heavy and Ornate - We Do Not Know how old this piece is therefore it is being Sold as a Collectible Novelty Shelf Piece AS-IS / Multiple Photos Posted
May 23, 2024Dated 1917 Kelvin & Hughes Ornate Brunton Compass
$6
BRASS SHIP'S BINNACLE COMPASS: DIAL MRKD. W. LUDOLPH, BREMERHAVEN. CONVERTED TO LAMP WITH WOODEN BASE. 13 1/2" X 10". TOTAL SIZE IS 30" X 12". PLEASE READ CAREFULLY - Terms for Purchasing and Shipping of Auction Items. Please read
May 19, 2024BRASS SHIP'S BINNACLE COMPASS
$50
Compass Rose, Brass: Brass Compass Rose. Measures approx. 12 1/4" diameter.
Jun 01, 2024Compass Rose, Brass
$20
Large 51" Antique Style Gilt Painted Tin and Iron Wall Compass Sculpture w/Directionals: Large Antique Style Gilt Painted Tin and Iron Wall Compass w/Directionals, Ca. second to third quarter 20thC. Intact and well made, with separate iron and gilt gold finished pieces. The circle and str
5 days LeftLarge 51" Antique Style Gilt Painted Tin and Iron Wall Compass Sculpture w/Directionals
$100
French eggshell lacquer compass table: French eggshell lacquer compass table, c. 1940s, France, white craquelure lacquer on wood, decorated as a sundial with faux stone inlay, 26"dia, married to a Venetian giltwood dolphin base, 32"h Prove
May 15, 2024French eggshell lacquer compass table
$350
Adrian Pearsall Compass Table.: Height 28.5 inches, diameter 48 inches. Some separation at legs.
4 days LeftAdrian Pearsall Compass Table.
$250

More Items in Compasses

View More
2012 JEEP COMPASS 4 DOOR SUV, 74,262 MILES: 2012 JEEP COMPASS 4 DOOR SUV, VIN #1C4NJDEB9CD663696, 74,262 MILES
May 18, 20242012 JEEP COMPASS 4 DOOR SUV, 74,262 MILES
$90
Tellurium by August Riese, Berlin, c. 1880: Tellurium by August Riese, Berlin, c. 1880 Physical demonstration model, bronzed cast-metal and brass, 2 in. plaster globe with lithographed gores, marked "Aug. Riese, Berlin", compass showing the hou
4 days LeftTellurium by August Riese, Berlin, c. 1880
€350
2 Surveying Instruments: 2 Surveying Instruments 1) Full-circle instrument (circumferentor), c. 1850, signed on the silver-plated compass "Will'm Wilton, St. Day, Cornwall", with 2 sights and lid, Ø 5 in. - And: 2) Dutch
4 days Left2 Surveying Instruments
€240
Large 51" Antique Style Gilt Painted Tin and Iron Wall Compass Sculpture w/Directionals: Large Antique Style Gilt Painted Tin and Iron Wall Compass w/Directionals, Ca. second to third quarter 20thC. Intact and well made, with separate iron and gilt gold finished pieces. The circle and str
5 days LeftLarge 51" Antique Style Gilt Painted Tin and Iron Wall Compass Sculpture w/Directionals
$100
French eggshell lacquer compass table: French eggshell lacquer compass table, c. 1940s, France, white craquelure lacquer on wood, decorated as a sundial with faux stone inlay, 26"dia, married to a Venetian giltwood dolphin base, 32"h Prove
May 15, 2024French eggshell lacquer compass table
$350
Vintage Brass Compass: Vintage brass compact with metal inner paneling. Approx 2 inch diameter. Moderate wearing to brass body Needle to compass does not appear to be working correctly. Vintage compass, brass compass. Campi
19 hrs LeftVintage Brass Compass
$1
Adrian Pearsall Compass Table.: Height 28.5 inches, diameter 48 inches. Some separation at legs.
4 days LeftAdrian Pearsall Compass Table.
$250
FOUR MARINE-RELATED ITEMS 19th/20th Century: FOUR MARINE-RELATED ITEMS19th/20th Century1) Chinese turned hardwood compass. Diameter 5.25".2) Wood and glass 32-hour hourglass. Height 6.5". Width 4".3) Portable brass oil lamp. Height 9".4) Gimbale
May 16, 2024FOUR MARINE-RELATED ITEMS 19th/20th Century
$100
Vintage Brass Compass, Germany: Vintage brass case compass. Made in West Germany. Measures approx. 1.75 inches diameter. Some surface wear including scratching observed. -10
19 hrs LeftVintage Brass Compass, Germany
$2
Porsche Design Full Set Compass: Porsche Design Full Set Compass Creator: Porsche Design Case Material: PVD-Coated, Titanium Strap Material: Titanium Case Shape: Round Movement: Automatic Case Dimensions: Height: 1.97 in (50 mm) Diam
Live NowPorsche Design Full Set Compass
$1
USCE Fob Metal Compass: Pocket Fob compass in silver tone metal. Reads USCE. Measures 2.5 in. Long, 1.75 in. Wide. Does not snap closed. Compass is removable. Wear to metal. Vintage USCE Compass, Pocket compass, Metal Fob Co
May 15, 2024USCE Fob Metal Compass
$1
Brass Nautical Compass: traveler handheld compass, made of brass. (H 1.8 inch X D 4 inch)
5 days LeftBrass Nautical Compass
$30
Antique Hughes Son London Hand Nautical Compass: Antique H Hughes and Son London Handheld Nautical Compass. Type 06 No. 0372. 9.5 inches H x 4 W.
May 25, 2024Antique Hughes Son London Hand Nautical Compass
CA$40
Antique Nautical Compass in Wood Box Merrill New York , 7 in. x 10 in: Antique Nautical Compass in Wood Box Merrill New York, needs face hand arrow, see pictures. size: 7x10
6 days LeftAntique Nautical Compass in Wood Box Merrill New York , 7 in. x 10 in
$35
Brass Cook-Hall compass: .
May 22, 2024Brass Cook-Hall compass
$20
Dated 1917 Kelvin & Hughes Ornate Brunton Compass: Very Cool Piece in Beautiful Condition – Heavy and Ornate - We Do Not Know how old this piece is therefore it is being Sold as a Collectible Novelty Shelf Piece AS-IS / Multiple Photos Posted
May 23, 2024Dated 1917 Kelvin & Hughes Ornate Brunton Compass
$6

Recommended Scientific & Medical Objects

View More
Binoculars DF 8x60, Code "blc" (C. Zeiss, Jena), Kriegsmarine, MSS (Navy Signal Station), 1941: Binoculars DF 8x60, Code "blc" (C. Zeiss, Jena), Kriegsmarine, MSS (Navy Signal Station), 1941SN 2084549. The left cover marked "T / blc / 8x60", the right one Navy Eagle/"M / IV / 1" above "M.S.S. /
3 days LeftBinoculars DF 8x60, Code "blc" (C. Zeiss, Jena), Kriegsmarine, MSS (Navy Signal Station), 1941
€2,000
2012 JEEP COMPASS 4 DOOR SUV, 74,262 MILES: 2012 JEEP COMPASS 4 DOOR SUV, VIN #1C4NJDEB9CD663696, 74,262 MILES
May 18, 20242012 JEEP COMPASS 4 DOOR SUV, 74,262 MILES
$90
Tellurium by August Riese, Berlin, c. 1880: Tellurium by August Riese, Berlin, c. 1880 Physical demonstration model, bronzed cast-metal and brass, 2 in. plaster globe with lithographed gores, marked "Aug. Riese, Berlin", compass showing the hou
4 days LeftTellurium by August Riese, Berlin, c. 1880
€350
A large double telescope BMT-110 of the Navy, 20th century: A large double telescope BMT-110 of the Navy, 20th centuryLeichtmetall, Stahl, Glas, Gummi, weiß lackierte Oberflächen. Objektivlinsendurchmesser ca. 10 cm, zwei Okulare mit schwarzer Gummiblende, R
3 days LeftA large double telescope BMT-110 of the Navy, 20th century
€1,000
A large navy double telescope 15 x 30 Nikon on wooden tripod, 20th century: A large navy double telescope 15 x 30 Nikon on wooden tripod, 20th centuryLeichtmetall, Buntmetall, Glas, Holz, polierte Metalloberflächen. Objektivlinsendurchmesser ca. 9 cm, Blenden am Objektiv, zw
3 days LeftA large navy double telescope 15 x 30 Nikon on wooden tripod, 20th century
€4,000
Binoculars Captured by Forrest's Cavalry, 1st Murfreesboro: Confederate Captured Union binoculars. Inscription etched into enamel: "July 13 1862 / Tak[en at] Murfrees / boro [Tenn by] / Forrest / J.L.Watkins". Provenance: Tennessee collection. A pair of Federa
May 15, 2024Binoculars Captured by Forrest's Cavalry, 1st Murfreesboro
$275
Grant's Medical Bill & Lincoln's Great-Granddaughter (Archive): An archive of three letters related to the Grant family. The first letter was written between two of the Doctors involved in Ulysses S. Grant's end-of-life care and concerns payment for their service.
7 days LeftGrant's Medical Bill & Lincoln's Great-Granddaughter (Archive)
$250
3 Barometers and 1 Thermometer: 3 Barometers and 1 Thermometer 1) Singer's Patent pocket compass with barometer, c. 1880, fire-gilt brass case, Ø 2 in., mother-of-pearl compass rose, lever lock, reverse with compensated baromet
4 days Left3 Barometers and 1 Thermometer
€180
Navy binoculars DF 10x80 with inclined eyepieces, Zeiss, Jena, 1943: Navy binoculars DF 10x80 with inclined eyepieces, Zeiss, Jena, 1943SN 180510. Type plate removed. Original light-grey painting with some touch-ups. 20° inclined eyepieces. Foldable headrest with soft
3 days LeftNavy binoculars DF 10x80 with inclined eyepieces, Zeiss, Jena, 1943
€1,200
Navy binoculars DF 10x80 with inclined eyepieces, Zeiss, Jena, 1943: Navy binoculars DF 10x80 with inclined eyepieces, Zeiss, Jena, 1943SN 180275. Type plate removed, completely repainted in greenish grey, probably during post-war use. 20° inclined eyepieces. Foldable
3 days LeftNavy binoculars DF 10x80 with inclined eyepieces, Zeiss, Jena, 1943
€1,800
A large double telescope 40×120 Nippon on USN tripod, 20th century: A large double telescope 40×120 Nippon on USN tripod, 20th centuryBuntmetall, Leichtmetall, Stahl, Glas, polierte Oberflächen. Doppelfernrohr mit Plakette "40 x 12 cm Binocular Telescope No. 26005 N
3 days LeftA large double telescope 40×120 Nippon on USN tripod, 20th century
€3,600
2275-FROSTIE ROOT BEER THERMOMETER: .
Jun 15, 20242275-FROSTIE ROOT BEER THERMOMETER
$350
Gae Aulenti (Italian, 1927-2012) Pair of Pipistrello Telescoping LampsMartinelli Luce S.p.A., Italy: Gae Aulenti (Italian, 1927-2012) Pair of Pipistrello Telescoping LampsMartinelli Luce S.p.A., Italy molded plastic, chrome-plated and enameled steel 28 1/2 h x 22 dia in
May 21, 2024Gae Aulenti (Italian, 1927-2012) Pair of Pipistrello Telescoping LampsMartinelli Luce S.p.A., Italy
$1,100
Binoculars DF 7x50H in case, Code "blc" (C. Zeiss, Jena), 1942: Binoculars DF 7x50H in case, Code "blc" (C. Zeiss, Jena), 1942SN 2228594. The left cover marked "T / blc / 7x50 H", the right one "DF7x50H" above SN. Smooth diopter adjustment. The original leather co
3 days LeftBinoculars DF 7x50H in case, Code "blc" (C. Zeiss, Jena), 1942
€1,000
H. A. Clum, Rochester Antique Stick Barometer: H. A. Clum, Rochester, NY, BarometerOriginal finish. Original paper dials. Very good. Ht. 38" Est.
May 19, 2024H. A. Clum, Rochester Antique Stick Barometer
$50
Binoculars DF 7x50 with eye pieces for gas mask, C. Zeiss, Jena, Kriegsmarine , Artillery, 1940: Binoculars DF 7x50 with eye pieces for gas mask, C. Zeiss, Jena, Kriegsmarine , Artillery, 1940SN 2074078. The left cover with maker, model, SN, Navy Eagle/"M/IV/1", "+", the right cover marked "Artl.
3 days LeftBinoculars DF 7x50 with eye pieces for gas mask, C. Zeiss, Jena, Kriegsmarine , Artillery, 1940
€900

Related Searches

Bronze Collectibles
Bronze Scientific & Medical Objects
Bronze Compasses
Price Results
TOP