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LOT 1321
Celtic Bronze Recumbent Bull
1ST CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D.
2 in. (115 grams total, bull: 51 mm long).
With detailing, recess and mounting lugs to base; mounted on a custom-made display stand.
Provenance‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection.
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LOT 1321
Celtic Bronze Recumbent Bull
Estimate £300 - 400€350 - 460 (for guidance only)$410 - 540 (for guidance only)
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Iron Age Celtic Bronze La Tène Fibula
Circa 1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
With sprung pin and lateral flange forming the catch. 3.37 grams, 57 mm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Ruislip, UK, gentleman, by inheritance. -
Large Romano-Celtic Bronze 'Brigantian' Dragonesque Brooch
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,170
S-shaped with scrolled flourishes to the dragon-head terminals, remains of inlaid blue and possibly red enamelling to the stylised beast heads, geometric ornament to the body; free-running tongue with head coiled around the neck of one of the creatures. 12.6 grams, 56 mm
From the collection of a Cambridge lady, 1990s. -
Romano-Celtic Bronze Chariot Terret Fitting
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Comprising a substantial ring mounted on a short neck with flared flange below and loop to the underside. 68 grams, 66 mm
Found Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK, 1970s. From the collection of Alan Hardcastle. Ex private Merseyside, UK, collection.
The ring shows very uneven wear with one lower edge much thinner than the other.
