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LOT 1651
Iron Age Celtic 'Published' Bronze Clothes Toggle Collection
1ST CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D.
5/8 - 1 1/2 in. (64.6 grams total, 17-39 mm).
Including barrel-shaped type with disc finials, central bar with lateral domes and other types; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series and Buttons & Fasteners 500 BC-AD 1840. [6, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
PublishedBailey, G., Buttons & Fasteners 500 BC-AD1840, Witham, 2004, p.87, items 10.5, 10.7, and others.
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LOT 1651
Iron Age Celtic 'Published' Bronze Clothes Toggle Collection
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
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Iron Age Celtic Lead Spindle Whorl
2nd century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
Biconvex in profile with raised rims to the socket, band of La Tène style scrolled tendrils to each face; accompanied by a printout. 37 grams, 27 mm
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
A full discussion after consultation with the Ashmolean Museum is included in the printed documentation. -
Iron Age Celtic Bronze Chariot Terret
2nd century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Comprising a D-shaped loop with three radiating knops to the outer edge, octagonal-section shank with bulb finial. 78 grams, 10.2 cm
From a North Yorkshire, UK, private collection. Acquired from Adam Partridge Auctioneers, Macclesfield, UK. Property of Mr A.B., an American collector. -
Romano-Celtic Silver Trumpet Whorl Brooch
2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
Formed as two trumpet-shaped elements radiating from a cluster of three discs, each with a gold pelletted plaque secured by a silver stud; each trumpet-end with similar disc and stud; remains of catch to the reverse. 6.53 grams, 37 mm
From an old UK collection, 1980s.
