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LOT 1552
Sold for (Inc. bp): £715
IRON AGE BRONZE CHARIOT LYNCH PIN FINIAL PAIR
1ST CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D.
2 - 2 1/4 in. (75 grams total, 51-56 mm including stand).
1ST CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D.
2 - 2 1/4 in. (75 grams total, 51-56 mm including stand).
Each a youthful male head with slit mouth and socketed eyes to accept organic inlay; stub neck developing to a sturdy pin; both mounted on a custom-made display stand. [2, No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Found East Anglia, UK.
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000.
From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Ross, A., Pagan Celtic Britain, London, 1967, pl.45a, for type.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous 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.
