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LOT 1284
European Iron Age Celtic Bronze Torc
CIRCA 3RD-2ND CENTURY B.C.
5 1/4 in. (56 grams, 13.5 cm).
The penannular body with recurved terminals and squat biconical ribs to the lower body. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceUK collection, early 1990s and before.
Acquired on the UK art market since the early 2000s.
From a private collection, Lancashire, UK.
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European Iron Age Celtic Bronze Torc
Circa 3rd-2nd century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £624
The penannular body formed with recurved terminals and graduated biconical bulbs. 224 grams, 15.2 cm wide
UK collection, early 1990s and before. Acquired on the UK art market since the early 2000s. From a private collection, Lancashire, UK. -
Iron Age Celtic Bronze Bull Collection
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Estimate: £600 - 800 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £333
Comprising: a couchant bull with stylised detailing, recess and mounting lugs to base; head of a bull with crescentic horns and rectangular lug forming neck, possibly a furniture fitting; bull's head with ring through nose, notched horns and pierced rectangular lug to reverse. 114 grams total, 29-51 mm
‘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. -
Iron Age Celtic Bronze Cruciform Brooch
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £416
Formed as a facetted cross, each arm terminating in a human mask with helical projection to each temple; the masks depicting a triangular face with lentoid eyes and close-fitting cap; to the reverse, a substantial pin and catchplate; complete. 19 grams, 36 mm
Found Ringstead, Norfolk, UK, 1989. Acquired late 1980s-early 1990s. Private collection, Nottinghamshire, UK.
