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LOT 1696
Celtic Silver Votive Axehead Collection
IRON AGE, 2ND CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D.
1/ 4 - 1 in. (17.2 grams total, 6-24 mm).
Various types, each pierced for suspension, four with dot-and-ring, pellet, X or crescent motifs. [6]
ProvenanceGerman art market, 1990s.
Ex Mr A.H., a North American collector living in the UK.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Celtic Silver Twisted Bracelet with Pendants
Iron Age, 1st century B.C.-1st century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
Comprising: narrow bracelet of twisted wire with loop finial; small axe-blade pendant; hollow-formed sphere with raised geometric bands. 9.23 grams, 74 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Celtic Silver Torc
Iron Age, circa 4th-2nd century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Tapering round-section shank with one flat terminal and one hook; bands of pointillé detailing to the shank. 49 grams, 13.7 cm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Iron Age Celtic Silver Bow Brooch
2nd century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Bow brooch of La Tène type II with returned foot and simple coiled spring to the head, integral pin. 4.86 grams, 41 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. From the private collection of a Kent, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
