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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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Romano-Celtic Bronze Chariot Terret Fitting
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Comprising a substantial ring mounted on a short neck with flared flange below and loop to the underside. 68 grams, 66 mm
Found Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK, 1970s. From the collection of Alan Hardcastle. Ex private Merseyside, UK, collection.
The ring shows very uneven wear with one lower edge much thinner than the other. -
Romano-Celtic 'Brigantian' Enamelled Bronze Dragonesque Brooch
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,040
S-shaped with scrolled flourishes to the dragon-head terminals, remains of inlaid blue and yellow enamelling to the stylised beast heads and body body; free-running tongue with head coiled around the neck of one of the creatures. 11.3 grams, 46 mm
Found whilst searching with a metal detector near Wilberforce, East Yorkshire, UK, on 3rd September 2022 by Mr David Brooks. Recorded with the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS). -
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Large Celtic Bronze Swan Bowl Mount
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
Composed of a plaque with curved head of a swan. 53 grams, 65 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.
