D-shaped in section, segmented on the outer face into a series of convex knobs, each separated by a groove. 116 grams, 57 mm



with H.A.C.A.G., Basel, prior 1999. Accompanied by a copy of an Art Loss Register certificate no.S00103135. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

After the end of the Bronze Age, bronze was still extensively used for weapons and ornaments, which have usually survived far better than the rust-prone remains of early iron tools. From Celtic Europe, we have a great amount of small bracelets and bronze rings worn by people of modest means in the centuries leading up to the emergence of the classical period.

Comprising: appliqué of three domes, pierced at the centre; la Tène style mount with trumpet-comma motifs above domes. 14 grams total, 22-35 mm



Previously in Yorkshire and Derbyshire, UK, collections. Property of a private collector, West London, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

The penannular body formed with recurved terminals and graduated biconical bulbs. 366 grams, 16 cm



Ex old English collection. London art market, 1980s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

Comprising: slender La Tène Type II with returned foot; La Tène Type III with carinated bow; Roman Aucissa type with hinged pin. 31.4 grams total, 46-71 mm



From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

With annular attachment mount and supporting arm with loop to reverse. 16.3 grams, 54 mm



Previously in a Lincolnshire, UK, collection. Property of a private collector, West London, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

Including annular, melon, polyhedral and other bead types. 39 grams total, 4-26 mm



Acquired from Alan Cherry, Bournemouth, UK, circa 2004. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

A 'proto-money' or harness ring group comprising round-section hoops. 147 grams total, 22-50 mm



From an English collection formed before 2000. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

Comprising: a pelta-shaped pendant with holes for attachment of dangles; a D-section mount formed as three radiating hooks, pierced for attachment. 18.85 grams total, 29-33 mm



Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

Discoid La Tène mount with a 'figure-of-eight' motif on a red enamelled background. 12.13 grams, 27 mm



Found near Sedgeford, Norfolk, UK. Property of a Nottinghamshire gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

Formed as two trumpet-shaped elements radiating from a cluster of three discs, each with a gold pelletted plaque secured by a silver stud; each trumpet-end with similar disc and stud; remains of catch to the reverse. 6.53 grams, 37 mm



From an old UK collection, 1980s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

Group of fasteners including barrel-shaped type with loop and disc finials, central bar with gusset and other types. 39.4 grams total, 26-35 mm



with H.A.C. A.G., Basel, prior 1999. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

Comprising a round-section shank with spatulate finial, pointillé ornament. 2.21 grams, 22.38 mm overall, 18.30 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)



Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.