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LOT 1771
Large Celtic Iron Open Socketted Splayed Axehead
LATE HALLSTATT-EARLY LA TENE PERIOD, CIRCA 450 B.C.
4 7/8 in. (424 grams, 12.5 cm).
With a flaring blade and a rectangular socket open on one side. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx M. Spiegelberg collection, since 1989-1992; thence by descent.
Accompanied by a previous yellow cataloguing slip.
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LOT 1771
Large Celtic Iron Open Socketted Splayed Axehead
Estimate £50 - 70€58 - 81 (for guidance only)$68 - 95 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Opening Bid: £5
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UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. Private collection, London, UK. -
Celtic Bronze Zoomorphic Fertility Pendant
Iron Age, 1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Estimate: £120 - 170 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £60
Openwork teardrop-shaped pendant with a bird head on each side, curving finial with punched annular 'eyes'. 23.9 grams, 62 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
British Celtic Bronze Toggle and Loop Fastener
Iron Age, 1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Estimate: £30 - 40 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
With median loop and gusseted disc finials, baluster-shaped in profile. 14.29 grams, 29 mm
Found Wilden, Bedfordshire, UK. Recorded with UKDFD no.53125.
