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LOT 0358
Iron Age Celtic Coiled Gold Ring
CIRCA 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 in. (6.60 grams, 25.43 mm overall, 19.02 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)).
Formed as a one continuous bar forming the hoop and spiral bezel.
ProvenanceAcquired in the 2000s.
From the private collection of John Lawton, Surrey, UK.
Accompanied by a copy of a previous cataloguing information page.
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Iron Age Celtic Bronze Votive Altar with Bull's Head
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Iron Age Celtic Decorated Gold Ring
Circa 2nd-1st century B.C.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £425
Comprising a penannular hoop with tapering ends and panels of rib detailing. 2.42 grams, 22.15 mm overall, 18.58 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13)
Acquired on the European art market in the 1980s. Ex property of a professional collector. From the private collection of John Lawton, Surrey, UK. Accompanied by a copy of a previous cataloguing information page.
