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LOT 0286
Romano-Celtic 'Brigantian' Enamelled Bronze Dragonesque Brooch
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
1 3/4 in. (11.3 grams, 46 mm).
S-shaped with scrolled flourishes to the dragon-head terminals, remains of inlaid blue and yellow enamelling to the stylised beast heads and body body; free-running tongue with head coiled around the neck of one of the creatures. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound whilst searching with a metal detector near Wilberforce, East Yorkshire, UK, on 3rd September 2022 by Mr David Brooks.
Recorded with the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS).
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LOT 0286
Romano-Celtic 'Brigantian' Enamelled Bronze Dragonesque Brooch
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,040
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Iron Age Celtic Bronze Cosmetic Grinder Set with Bull and Phallus
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £351
The crescentic body with a shallow recess to the upper face, bull's head terminal to one arm and stylised phallus to the other, oval suspension ring below; accompanied by a slender grinding implement with loop handle. 42.5 grams total, 53-64 mm
Found near Stowmarket, Suffolk, UK, circa 2008. -
Iron Age Celtic Bronze La Tène Fibula
Circa 1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
With sprung pin and lateral flange forming the catch. 3.37 grams, 57 mm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Ruislip, UK, gentleman, by inheritance. -
Celtic Bronze Wild Boar Double Clothing Toggle
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Estimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £278
Couchant with feet forwards and modelled with two extended T-shaped toggle lugs, curled tail, stylised detailing to the coat and facial features, mouth open, attachment socket to back. 27.7 grams, 43 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.
