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LOT 1289
Iron Age Bronze Pin with Bird Finial
1ST CENTURY B.C. OR LATER
4 1/2 in. (4.6 grams, 11.7 cm).
Composed of a tapering round-section pin with stylised bird with fan-shaped tail and simple head and feather detailing. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the German art market around 2000.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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Iron Age Celtic Bronze Boar
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £975
Modelled in the round with semi-naturalistic detailing; void to stomach. 74 grams, 72 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 British Celtic Corieltauvi Bronze Fastener with Hidden Face
1st century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
Composed of an openwork discoid head and triangular lug, stylised. 12.4 grams, 34 mm
Part of the Sutton-on-Trent 'treasure'; found Sutton-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire, UK. Ex Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s. Collection number CE62.
Corieltauvi coins are teeming with such hidden faces, though they are often more difficult to discern than this miniature facial masterpiece. On 19 May 2009 Chris Rudd received images of a Celtic tankard handle and other objects that had been found inside the remains of a late Iron Age or early Romano-British cauldron or bucket that had been unearthed on a farm near Sutton-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire. Recognising the significance of the hoard, he advised that it should be reported to the local PAS finds liaison officer, but also added that if a museum did not acquire the hoard, that he would be keen to buy it. The hoard was reported to FLO Rachel Atherton and then examined at the British Museum. Two years later Chris was fortunate enough to be given the opportunity to purchase the hoard for his own collection, including the 'jewel' in the bucket - the Sutton-on-Trent Tankard Handle. -
European Iron Age Celtic Bronze Strap Junction
Circa 3rd-2nd century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Sub-circular in plan with an openwork body featuring a central triangle with scooped sides with pellet to centre and knop to each corner. 10.3 grams, 34 mm
UK collection, early 1990s and before. Acquired on the UK art market since the early 2000s. From a private collection, Lancashire, UK.
