Loading, please wait...

Use mousewheel to zoom in and out, click to enlarge

Details

LOT 1169

Iron Age Celtic Silver Axe Pendant with Loop

CIRCA 3RD-1ST CENTURY B.C.

1 3/8 in. (2.4 grams, 34 mm).

A silver pendant composed of a crescentic hoop and free-running axehead pendant. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired before 2000.
From the collection of a European gentleman living in the UK.

CONDITION

VETTING:

TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process


AUCTIONS:

TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.

LOT 1169

Iron Age Celtic Silver Axe Pendant with Loop

Sold for (Inc. bp): £78

Print page

RELATED LOTS

  • Iron Age Celtic Terret Ring
    Iron Age Celtic Terret Ring
    1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £46

    A bronze terret ring composed of a carinated annular body, fan-shaped integral lug with conical knop, two small curled flourishes to hoop base. 17.6 grams, 38.25 mm overall, 20.66 mm internal diameter (approximate size British V 1/2, USA 10 3/4, Europe 24.4, Japan 23)



    Acquired in the 1970s. Important European collection.

    Lot Details

  • Iron Age Celtic Horse Bridle Cheek Piece with La Tène Ornament
    Iron Age Celtic Horse Bridle Cheek Piece with La Tène Ornament
    1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,430

    A bronze bridle fitting, circular in section with flattened centre and a rectangular slot to accept a strap; decorated along one face with reserved La Tène style comma-leaf swirls on recessed fields originally inlaid with red enamel, sinuous incised line connecting the cells at each end. 80 grams, 93 mm



    Found UK. From a English collection. Property of an East Sussex, UK, gentleman.

    Cheek pieces were attached to each end of a bridle bit; they have been found in princely burials along with other grave goods.

    Lot Details

  • Iron Age Iberian Votive Male Figure
    Iron Age Iberian Votive Male Figure
    1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £260

    A copper-alloy standing male idol modelled with an angular head and cropped hair, long arms held by his sides, prominent genitals. 25.7 grams, 65 mm



    Acquired early 2000s. Property of a Suffolk, UK, gentleman. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.

    Possibly a fertility idol.

    Lot Details

Stay up-to-date with the latest from TimeLine Auctions by joining our mailing list