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LOT 0145
Iron Age Celtic Bronze Bird Collection
1ST CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D.
7/8 - 2 5/8 in. (130 grams total, 23-65 mm).
Comprising: a plaque with curved head of a swan; bird standing on a square base; a duck or other bird with suspension loop to back; two birds with closed wings, shown facing; most formed as finials, fittings or other. [5]
Provenance‘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.
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LOT 0145
Iron Age Celtic Bronze Bird Collection
Estimate £600 - 800€700 - 930 (for guidance only)$810 - 1,080 (for guidance only)
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Iron Age Celtic Bronze Cruciform Brooch
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Formed as a facetted cross, each arm terminating in a human mask with helical projection to each temple; the masks depicting a triangular face with lentoid eyes and close-fitting cap; to the reverse, a substantial pin and catchplate; complete. 19 grams, 36 mm
Found Ringstead, Norfolk, UK, 1989. Acquired late 1980s-early 1990s. Private collection, Nottinghamshire, UK. -
Iron Age Celtic La Tene Socketted Axe
Circa 4th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Forged in iron with folded rectangular-section socket and flared crescent-edge blade. 303 grams, 11.5 cm
Formerly with Hermann Historica, Germany. Ex property of a UK gentleman. -
Iron Age Celtic Bronze Boar
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £222
Modelled in the round standing on a polygonal base, semi-naturalistic detailing to the head, coat and mane. 54 grams, 53 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.
