Loading, please wait...
LOT 1315
Romano-Celtic Bronze Chariot Terret Fitting
1ST CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D.
2 5/8 in. (68 grams, 66 mm).
Comprising a substantial ring mounted on a short neck with flared flange below and loop to the underside. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK, 1970s.
From the collection of Alan Hardcastle.
Ex private Merseyside, UK, collection.
Cf. Megaw, R.& V., Celtic Art. From its Beginnings to the Book of Kells, London, 1989, item 225.
FootnotesThe ring shows very uneven wear with one lower edge much thinner than the other.
CONDITIONTimeLine 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.
-
Romano-Celtic 'Brigantian' Enamelled Bronze Dragonesque Brooch
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,040
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. 11.3 grams, 46 mm
Found 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). -
Celtic Iron Age Bronze Terret Post and Slider Group
1st century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
One terret post comprising a slightly domed rectangular plate and projecting arm with domed terminal, suspension arm below; an eye-shaped slider with punched ring-and-dot motif to centre, suspension arm to reverse. 68 grams total, 32-51 mm
Acquired on the UK market, 1990s. Property of a retired academic. -
Large Celtic Bronze Swan Bowl Mount
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
Composed of a plaque with curved head of a swan. 53 grams, 65 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.