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LOT 0367
Iron Age Celtic Enamelled Bronze Dragonesque Brooch
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
1 7/8 in. (14.8 grams, 48 mm).
Plaque with scaphoid terminals formed as head and tail of an S-curved beast, body comprising chequerboard and other geometric enamelled cells; S-curved pin with coiled finial looped around the neck of one terminal. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound whilst searching with a metal detector near Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, UK, on Sunday 19th November 2023.
LiteratureSee Hattatt, R., Ancient Brooches and Other Artefacts, Oxford, 1989, item 1655, for similar.
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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.
The cult of the human head was prevalent in the Celtic world, being associated with warding-off evil spirits and bearing of good luck. -
Iron Age Celtic Bronze Mirror Handle
Circa 1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
Two fragments from a decorative mirror handle comprising a portion of the shank formed as two loops joined by a transverse disc, and a bifacial finial with volute scroll enclosing three domed discs (reversed and three round sockets for enamelled studs (obverse). 132 grams total, 46-67 mm
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Iron Age Celtic Coiled Gold Ring
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Formed as a one continuous bar forming the hoop and spiral bezel. 6.60 grams, 25.43 mm overall, 19.02 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.
