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LOT 0284
Large Romano-Celtic Bronze 'Brigantian' Dragonesque Brooch
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
2 1/4 in. (12.6 grams, 56 mm).
S-shaped with scrolled flourishes to the dragon-head terminals, remains of inlaid blue and possibly red enamelling to the stylised beast heads, geometric ornament to the body; free-running tongue with head coiled around the neck of one of the creatures.
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a Cambridge lady, 1990s.
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LOT 0284
Large Romano-Celtic Bronze 'Brigantian' Dragonesque Brooch
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,170
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Iron Age British Celtic Brigantes Bronze Enamelled Box Fitting
1st century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £200
Possibly the end-panel of a wooden casket, with champ levé enamel scrolls flanking a central palmette within a rectilinear border; Chris Rudd says: 'The S-shaped scroll either side of the central palmette motif is reminiscent of the S-shaped scrolls seen on Lindsey Scyphate gold quarter staters (ABC 1770, 1773), struck by the Corieltavi, close neighbours of the Brigantes.' 37.7 grams, 57 mm
Found North Yorkshire, UK. Ex Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s. Collection number CE26. 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. -
Romano-Celtic Bronze Carnyx Appliqué
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Formed with La Tène style trumpet motifs, attachment peg to the reverse. 10.6 grams, 37 mm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Celtic Bronze Wild Boar
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £222
Modelled in the round standing on a polygonal base, semi-naturalistic detailing to the head, coat and mane. 54 grams, 53 mm
‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection.
