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LOT 1170
Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
IRON AGE CELTIC BOW BROOCH WITH BIRD
1ST CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (2.6 grams, 33 mm).
1ST CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (2.6 grams, 33 mm).
A bronze miniature bow brooch with integral pin, long narrow catchplate, model bird on the bow. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Private collection formed in the 1990s.
Property of a European gentleman living in the UK.
Ex TimeLine Auctions, 15 March 2012, lot 901(part).
Property of an East Sussex, UK, gentleman.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Hattatt, R., Ancient Brooches and Other Artefacts, Oxford, 1989, item 1449, 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.
