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LOT 1622
Celtic Bronze La Tène Shield Decoration
IRON AGE, 3RD-2ND CENTURY B.C.
2 5/8 in. (13.9 grams, 68 mm).
Comprising two discoid plaques each with a central mounting stud, joined by an arched panel with stepped outer edges; river atination. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a Buckinghamshire, UK, collector established from the earlier 1960s.
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Celtic Bronze Horse Statuette
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Modelled in the round in advancing pose with one foreleg raised. 20.06 grams, 57 mm
Ex DRG Coins and Antiquities, Bishops Stortford, Essex, UK. From the private collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the early 2000s. Accompanied by a handwritten dealer's ticket. -
Celtic Stone Mould
Iron Age, 3rd-2nd century B.C. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £78
Ovoid in plan, incuse facing bust with short beard and striated hair. 15.6 grams, 42 mm
From the collection of a Buckinghamshire, UK, collector established from the earlier 1960s. -
Chinese Bronze Belt Closure
Circa 19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Formed as a grotesque beast-head with loop to the rear and stud beneath. 22.5 grams, 48 mm
From the collection of a Buckinghamshire, UK, collector established from the earlier 1960s.
