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Large Iron Age Celtic Bronze Ring
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
Comprising a D-section shank and three low spurs forming a pair of opposed animal-heads. 23.16 grams, 35.70 mm overall, 22.09 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Y, USA 12, Europe 27.51, Japan 26)
Found Essex, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
'The Great Horkesley' Late Iron Age Celtic to Early Roman Puddingstone Quern
Britain, 10-160 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Large fragment from a quern with ground conical hollow to the upper face; puddingstone matrix with many inclusions. 4.6 kg, 23.5 cm
Found Great Horkesley, Essex, UK, on Monday 1st April 2024. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.SF-4DB848. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Anglo-Saxon Human Cranium and Fragments
6th-11th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £195
Fragments of the vault of a human skull, repaired and partly restored. 284 grams total, 10-15.2 cm
Found in a Peterborough clay pit, Cambridgeshire, UK. From an old English collection. Acquired from Stone Treasures, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, UK, circa 2013. 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.
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Anglo-Saxon Bronze and Other Artefact Group
9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Including lead weights, a hooked tag, spindle whorl and other items. 73 grams total, 7-40 mm
Found 'Ainsbrook' North-West Yorkshire, UK, circa 2005-2007. 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. -
Anglo-Saxon Ornate Glass Bead
Circa 5th-7th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Biconvex in profile with marvered blue and yellow trails in a herringbone pattern. 6.4 grams, 19 mm
Found Suffolk, UK. Acquired from Den of Antiquity, circa 2009. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985. Accompanied by an old handwritten dealer's ticket. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Viking Lead Gaming Piece Collection
9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
Including discoid, crenelated and other types. 70 grams total, 15-20 mm
Found 'Ainsbrook' North-West Yorkshire, UK, circa 2005-2007. 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. -
Viking Period Bronze Decorated Bracelet
Circa 9th-11th century A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £286
Flat in section with low-relief geometric designs, floral centrepiece and foliage. 25 grams, 59 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. -
Viking Age Bead and Bronze Pendant Necklace
10th-12th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
Composed of irregular oblate red glass beads with gold-inlaid barrel-shaped beads, dangles with bronze bell-shaped pendants; modern clasp, restrung. 104 grams, 51 cm
Formerly in a private collection formed before 1950. Ex property of a professional gentleman, acquired 2011. Property of a Californian, USA, collector. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Viking Age Bronze Eagle-Head Riding Crop Terminal
Circa 11th-13th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Modelled in the round with hooked beak and inset glass eyes, hollow to the underside. 9.42 grams, 18 mm
From the collection of a Gloucestershire, UK, gentleman. 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. -
Viking Penannular Brooch and Chain Set
10th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Comprising: a matched pair of gilt-bronze penannular brooches, each a twisted shank with outward coiled finials and a long round-section pin with coil attachment; a bronze box-link chain attached to the two brooches by flat-section hoops, with a second length of similar chain. 94 grams, 44 cm long
From a Dutch collection. Ex TimeLine Originals, Essex, UK, in 2008. Property of a Californian, USA, collector. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Anglo-Saxon Gilt Bronze Keystone Type Brooch
530-570 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
Single-piece disc brooch with broad rim, inner band and segmented tondo with three triangular cells to accept inserts and three panels of Salin's Style I ornament; remains of gilt surface. 10.11 grams, 38 mm
Found West Ashton, Wiltshire, UK, by Mr William Michael Puddy with eyes-only whilst walking his dog, in the summer, before 1st September 2006. Property of a Wiltshire lady, by descent from her late father. Accompanied by a copy of the Devizes Museum item entry form dated 1st September 2006 and signed by the finder and curator. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.WILT-F561A1. Accompanied by a copy of an an article about the circumstances of finding etc. titled Treasure Trove, by Jo Watkins. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
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Viking Period Silver Earring
Circa 9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Penannular in form with tapering ends, granulated lower edge, central cell with glass cabochon. 4.99 grams, 28 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.