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LOT 1302
Celtic Bronze Stork Bowl Mount
1ST CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D.
3 1/2 in. (12.3 grams, 37 mm).
With attachment hole to its back.
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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Celtic Bronze Bull's Head Bowl Mount
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Estimate: £180 - 240 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
With notched crescentic horns, ring through nose, and pierced rectangular lug to reverse. 25.6 grams, 35 mm wide
‘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. -
Romano-Celtic Bronze Torc-Shaped Brooch
1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
The round-section penannular frame with globular faux-twisted terminals; free-running tongue with slender stem. 5.34 grams, 29 mm
Found Essex, UK. -
Romano-British Celtic Bronze Pig Cosmetic Grinder
1st century B.C.-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £494
Modelled in the round with semi-naturalistic detailing, curly tail, coat detailing; recess to back for possible use as a cosmetic grinder. 54 grams, 60 mm
British private collection, acquired between 1994-2015.