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LOT 1301
Iron Age Celtic Bronze Artefact Collection
CIRCA 3RD CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D.
3/4 - 1 5/8 in. (77 grams total, 17-43 mm).
Including two artefacts accompanied by Portable Antiquities Scheme records: a La Tene IIb style brooch, 3rd century B.C.; an anthropomorphic strap distributor with one remaining loop dated 1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.; accompanied by five other artefacts, including a fitting with triangular attachment arm and discoid head; enamelled discoid stud; penannular ring or bar; zoomorphic fitting; possible wight with domed upper face decorated with chevrons, pellets and hatched triangles, star motif to the reverse. [7, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Berkshire, UK.
Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.BERK-AB8B30 and BERK-33D535.
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Iron Age Celtic Silver Bow Brooch
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
La Tène Type I with integral pin and spring, expanding bow with integral catchplate and returned end with trumpet finial. 12 grams, 47 mm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016. -
Romano-Celtic Silver Snake
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £293
With open mouth and impressed eyes, tail forming a hook. 22 grams, 20.5 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
European Iron Age Celtic Bronze Torc
Circa 3rd-2nd century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £650
The penannular body formed with recurved terminals and graduated biconical bulbs. 366 grams, 16 cm
Ex old English collection. London art market, 1980s.