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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 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. -
Iron Age Celtic Bronze Boar
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Estimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £278
Modelled couchant or running on two inverted T-shaped mounting lugs, curled tail forming a suspension loop, circular socket to back, stylised detailing to the coat and facial features. 27.7 grams, 43 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. -
Romano-British Celtic Bronze Pig
1st century B.C.-2nd century A.D.Estimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
Modelled in the round with semi-naturalistic detailing, curly tail, coat detailing; recess to back. 54 grams, 60 mm
British private collection, acquired between 1994-2015.