Iron Age Celtic Enamelled Hidden Faces Bridle Mount

1ST CENTURY BC-1ST CENTURY AD

3 1/4" (116 grams, 79mm).

A substantial bronze quatrefoil bridle mount with two slider bars to the reverse, thick (4mm) plaque, incised La Tène style decoration with hatched zigzag, concentric rings, red enamel cells with reserved detailing of stylised faces.

Provenance

From the collection of a Tyne & Wear, UK, gentleman; found in Buxton, Derbyshire, UK, by his late father in law, Mr Edward Robinson, during the 1960s or 1970s; thence by descent.

Literature

Cf. Megaw, R. & V. Celtic Art - From its Beginnings to the Book of Kells, London, 1989, pl.XX for type.

CONDITION

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LOT 0868

Iron Age Celtic Enamelled Hidden Faces Bridle Mount

Sold for (Inc. bp): £42,500

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