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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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Iron Age Celtic Bronze Artefact Collection
Circa 3rd century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
Including two artefacts accompanied by Portable Antiquities Scheme records: a La Tene IIb style brooch, 3rd century B.C.; an anthropomorphic strap distributor with one remaining loop dated 1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.; accompanied by five other artefacts, including a fitting with triangular attachment arm and discoid head; enamelled discoid stud; penannular ring or bar; zoomorphic fitting; possible wight with domed upper face decorated with chevrons, pellets and hatched triangles, star motif to the reverse. 77 grams total, 17-43 mm
Found Berkshire, UK. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.BERK-AB8B30 and BERK-33D535. -
Iron Age Celtic Silver Bow Brooch
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
La Tène Type I with integral pin and spring, expanding bow with integral catchplate and returned end with trumpet finial. 12 grams, 47 mm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016. -
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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.
