Loading, please wait...

Use mousewheel to zoom in and out, click to enlarge

Details

LOT 1290

Iron Age British Iceni Bronze Celtic Strap Junction

1ST CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D.

1 in. (14.2 grams, 28 mm).

Of type CE16, with two opposed crescent moons between two bars and a ball at each point (similar to motif on numerous silver coins of the Iceni, cf. ABC 1657-81). [No Reserve]

Provenance

Found Litcham, Norfolk, UK.
Ex Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s.
Collection number CE16.

Accompanied by a Chris Rudd information card.

Footnotes

Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s.

CONDITION

VETTING:

TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process


AUCTIONS:

TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.

LOT 1290

Iron Age British Iceni Bronze Celtic Strap Junction

Sold for (Inc. bp): £169

Print page

RELATED LOTS

  • Iron Age Celtic Bronze Cruciform Brooch
    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.

    Lot Details

  • Iron Age Bronze Scabbard Fitting Set
    Iron Age Bronze Scabbard Fitting Set
    Circa 5th century B.C.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £351

    For a parallel-sided cavalry sword scabbard comprising: three bronze sleeves, with median openwork panels of triangles, bands of ring-and-dot ornament, open to the reverse; a similar fitting with two lateral lugs, straight sided plaque with V-shaped voids, upper discoid plaque with central oval hole, all with ring-and-dot ornament. 144 grams total, 4.5-10.7 cm



    Acquired in the early 1970s. Ex property of a Surrey collector.

    Lot Details

  • Iron Age Bronze Pin with Bird Finial
    Iron Age Bronze Pin with Bird Finial
    1st century B.C. or later

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £91

    Composed of a tapering round-section pin with stylised bird with fan-shaped tail and simple head and feather detailing. 4.6 grams, 11.7 cm



    Acquired on the German art market around 2000. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.

    Lot Details

Stay up-to-date with the latest from TimeLine Auctions by joining our mailing list