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LOT 1773
Celtic Enamelled Bronze Clothes Fastener
IRON AGE, 1ST CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D.
1 3/8 in. (6.3 grams, 35 mm).
Composed of a square panel with a face divided into cells with red, yellow and green enamel fill; a trapezoidal loop and attachment arm. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of the late collection of Mr M., Waterlooville, Hampshire, UK, formed from the late 1980s to early 1990s.
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Openwork teardrop-shaped pendant with a bird head on each side, curving finial with punched annular 'eyes'. 23.9 grams, 62 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Celtic Bronze Rider Figure
Iron Age, 1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
Modelled in the round, male with legs in a straddling pose, wearing a tight-fitting coat, left hand thrust forward and right arm raised; tunic spread out to the rear. 20.3 grams, 50 mm
From the private collection of the late collection of Mr M., Waterlooville, Hampshire, UK, formed from the late 1980s to early 1990s. -
Celtic Bronze Openwork Chariot Teret Ring
Iron Age, 1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Comprising: a substantial ring, the upper section formed as a series of conjoined bulbs, the lower portion lentoid in section springing from a bulb; the bulb mounted on a base, C-shaped in section, carinated and recurved at each end to terminate in a knop attached to the underside of the ring; the base developing to a vertical strap with flanking crescent horns meeting at a ribbed collar; beneath the bulb, a rectangular loop to accept a bridle strap; one side of base absent. 64.6 grams, 63 mm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Lancashire, UK, collector.
The design features of the terret are consistent with Insular La Tène art of the last centuries B.C., such as the returned horns with knop finials and the crescent motifs.
