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LOT 1618
British Celtic Bronze 'Upavon Type' Brooch
IRON AGE, 4TH-3RD CENTURY B.C.
1 1/4 in. (11.9 grams, 33 mm).
Comprising a central ring with two rivetted wings; remains of catchplate and pin-lugs on the reverse. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Norfolk/Suffolk Border, UK.
From a Kent collection formed in the 1990s.
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British Celtic Bronze Artefact Group
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
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Found Norfolk, UK. From a Kent collection formed in the 1990s. -
British Celtic Bronze Sword Belt Fitting
Late Iron Age, 100 B.C.-100 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
In the form of a circular hoop with an integrally cast sub-circular button projecting from the hoop. 26.6 grams, 40 mm
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Celtic to Post Medieval Bronze Artefact Group
1st-20th century AD.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Comprising: seal die with cross potent motif; hooked tag, knife bolster, mortar form a cosmetic grinder and other items. 62.4 grams total, 12-58 mm
Found Suffolk, UK. Accompanied by four Portable Antiquities Scheme reports with nos.SF-93307D, SF-9307EE, SF-92D355 and SF-92E07C.
