A Roman Bronze Votive Figure Of The God Mercury.

A Roman Bronze Votive Figure Of The God Mercury.A rare to find Roman bronze votive figure of the god Mercury. This item which dates to the 2nd century AD, has both it lower legs and arms missing as can be seen.. This is not damages caused by nearly two thousand years in the ground or by accident. The arms and legs are missing because the original owner removed them. In effect this was left as an offering to the God Mercury due to pain or illness in both the arms and legs , Possibly arthritis? With

Claw prong setting

Approximate dimensions of one spoon are 20 cm length and 4 cm bowl width

unhemmed top and bottom edges

This pattern was only produced for a couple of years in the early 1990s

No hallmark but tests as 18ct gold

There is no sign of any erasure having taken place

This is an original military pilot officer version not available to the public and not a recent re-issue

The necklet is in excellent condition and stamped 925 for silver

The usual surface marks in line with its age giving it a light patina

Each spoon is decorated with stylised and trailing vines that run from the terminal

1950’s silver drop earrings

8cm in diameter