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LOT 0886
Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,223
CELTIC BRONZE DRAGONESQUE BROOCH
CIRCA 1ST CENTURY BC-1ST CENTURY AD
2 1/3" (Bronze, 15 grams, 60 mm).
CIRCA 1ST CENTURY BC-1ST CENTURY AD
2 1/3" (Bronze, 15 grams, 60 mm).
A cast bronze dragonesque brooch wirth s-curved body, discoid lobe head with elliptical ear and nose; discoid lobe tail with elliptical fins; incised ring-and-dot to head and tail and series of three on the body, red enamel in the rings; substantial decorated pin with coiled loop, billetted to outer face.
PROVENANCE:
Ex Bedfordshire collection; found East Midlands, UK, in the 1970s.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
