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Mixed group of polygonal ingots in various sizes. 3.21 kg total, 4.3-11.1 cm



From a UK collection formed in the 1980s. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.

Formed as a leaf-shaped blade with raised ribs on both sides, pierced through the tang. 41 grams, 12.2 cm



From an ancient art collection, formerly acquired on the UK, European, and USA art markets from pre-2000 collections. Property of a West Northamptonshire, UK, gentleman.

Large group of mixed artefacts, including Roman vessel fragments, a Neolithic pot boiler, a Royal Scots badge, coins, and others. 975 grams total, 0.9-18.5 cm



From the private collection of Peter Clayton, FCILIP, Dip, Arch, FSA, FRNS, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, UK; formed since the late 1950s.

Penannular in form with square ends, with line and dot decoration to the outer face. 50.2 grams, 61 mm wide



From the collection of a gentleman born in the late 19th century, formed 1940s-1970s. From an old Staffordshire family collection; thence by descent.

A low-flanged palstave with a short 'squared' butt, a triangular-section blade with a convex cutting edge, lateral flanges, a stop and a median rib. 128 grams, 98 mm



Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Suffolk, UK, gentleman.

Modelled as a bridled and saddled bull, naturalistically rendered with well-defined facial planes, lending a vivid and expressive character to the figure; the edge of the saddle adorned with a delicate row of incised circles, broad, hollowed-out hooves. 48.6 grams, 54 mm long



Frank Sternberg collection, Zurich, 1980s. Private collection, acquired from Frank Sternberg in 1992. Accompanied by a copy of an Art Loss Register certificate, dated 29 March 2004. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate no.12729-234223.

The statuette likely served as a votive offering (ex-voto) at a sanctuary or temple, and closely parallels numerous Iberian examples recovered from sacred sites in Alicante, Valencia, and particularly in Andalusia. In Iberian culture, the bull was a potent symbol of strength, virility, and martial power—frequently associated with warrior deities. The inclusion of a saddle and bridle suggests domestication, and it is plausible that such animals, being more docile than horses, may have been ridden or equipped in ritual or ceremonial contexts.

With a thick bow with a recurved foot, a spring pin and an integral catchplate. 12.7 grams, 44 mm



From a UK collection formed in the 1980s. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.

S-shaped with scrolled flourishes to the dragon-head terminals, openwork body with an 'eye' motif; free-running tongue with head coiled around the neck of one of the heads. 9.11 grams, 42.8 mm



Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s. From an East Anglian private collection.

La Tène Type I fibula with deep D-section bow, integral chord and pin, returned foot with ribbed section above the bulb and applied disc to knop finial; repaired pin. 19.3 grams, 58 mm



From a UK collection formed in the 1980s. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.

Comprising a deep ribbed bow with a returned foot, short catchplate below; round-section pin with a flat-section extension forming the other side of the 'pincer' head. 7.1 grams, 64 mm



Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.

Pennanular, formed from a round-section rod with cut and ribbed finials. 25.2 grams, 60 mm



Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.

Each a length of square-section wire with the ends loosely looped around the shank to form an adjustable closure. 16.2 grams total, 73-79 mm



Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.