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LOT 1562
Iron Age Celtic Bronze Fish Statuette
CIRCA 1ST CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D.
2 3/8 in. (110 grams total, 61 mm wide including stand).
Modelled in the round with dorsal and lateral fins; mounted on a custom-made stand. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000.
From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
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Iron Age Celtic to Medieval Bronze and Other Artefact Collection
1st century B.C.-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Mixed group including La Tène harness fitting with hidden face, Roman plate brooch complete with pin, thimble, two finger rings, two casket keys, glass bead and other items. 184 grams total, 11-67 mm
UK gallery, early 2000s. -
Iron Age Celtic Bronze Bowl Mount
Circa 1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
Piriform mask with centre-parted hair almond-shaped eyes, keystone-shaped nose and slit mouth; hollow to the reverse, three radiating pierced attachment lugs and loop above with hair texture. 45.2 grams, 58 mm
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. -
Iron Age Celtic Gold Ring
2nd century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £975
Comprising a D-section hoop with coiled terminals wound around the shank. 3.44 grams, 22.84 mm overall, 19.27 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)
Acquired in the 2000s. From the private collection of John Lawton, Surrey, UK. Accompanied by a copy of a previous cataloguing information page.
