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LOT 1282
Iron Age Celtic Bronze Mount
CIRCA 1ST CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (5 grams, 24 mm).
Of trilobite form, composed of three hemispherical lugs orbiting a central dome, the lugs with remains of enamel fill. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Cambridgeshire, UK in the 1980s.
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Iron Age Celtic Horse Harness Strap Distributor
2nd century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Four loops to the underside, five D-shaped radiating cells for enamel fill, central stud with triskele motif. 31.9 grams, 42 mm
Acquired London market, 1990s. Ex property of a London, UK collector. -
Iron Age Celtic Bronze Bird Collection
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Estimate: £600 - 800 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £333
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. 130 grams total, 23-65 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. -
Iron Age Celtic Bronze Boar Collection
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Estimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £278
Comprising: a standing boar with simple stylised facial features; head and forepaws with semi-naturalistic detailing and remains of mount to reverse; boar's head in profile, pierced below the ear. 85 grams total, 27-46 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.
