Iron Age Celtic Silver La Tène I Fibula

Decorated with two opposed crescent moons (found frequently on the early gold coins of the Catuvellauni, e.g. ABC 2442, 2445, 2508, 2511, 2514, 2550-74). 21 grams, 33 mm



Found Buckinghamshire, UK. Ex Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s. Collection number CE18. Accompanied by a Chris Rudd information card.

Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s.

The harness fitting comprised of an ovate loop and integral rectangular basal strap loop to the lower edge. 29.1 grams, 50 mm



Found whilst searching with a metal detector near Coniston Cold, North Yorkshire, UK, circa 2018. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.YORYM-E60DC4.

Terret rings were used as rein guides on chariots. They were set in a line along the yoke and five terrets were usually used per chariot.

La Tène III type with angled bow, spring and pin, flange catch. 5.2 grams, 46 mm



Private collection, acquired before 1980. Ex property of a London, UK collector, acquired at auction. Property of an East Sussex, UK, private collector.