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LOT 1630
Romano-Celtic Enamelled Bronze Dragonesque Brooch Group
ENGLAND, 2ND CENTURY A.D.
1 1/2 in. (31.2 grams total, 40 mm each).
S-shaped brooch fragment with transverse bands of enamel, head with curving ear-terminal above and looped pin; accompanied by the remains of a large enamelled bronze bow brooch with enamelled discoid stud. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Yorkshire, UK.
LiteratureCf. Hattatt, R., A Visual Catalogue of Richard Hattatt's Ancient Brooches, Oxford, 2000, p.351, fig.210.
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LOT 1630
Romano-Celtic Enamelled Bronze Dragonesque Brooch Group
Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
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British Celtic Bronze War Chariot Lynch Pin Terminal
Iron Age, 2nd century B.C.-early 1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
Iron shank with applied bronze tapering bulb, ribbed disc finial. 43.3 grams, 58 mm
Found Yorkshire, UK. -
Large British Celtic Bronze Chariot Terret Ring
Iron Age, 1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Estimate: £120 - 170 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £60
Substantial fitting with round-section elliptical loop, ribbed transverse collar at the base. 196 grams, 82 mm
Found North Yorkshire, UK. Ex Yorkshire, UK, collection. -
Iron Age British Celtic Corieltauvi Bronze Fastener with Hidden Face
1st century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
Composed of an openwork discoid head and triangular lug, stylised. 12.4 grams, 34 mm
Part of the Sutton-on-Trent 'treasure'; found Sutton-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire, UK. Ex Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s. Collection number CE62.
Corieltauvi coins are teeming with such hidden faces, though they are often more difficult to discern than this miniature facial masterpiece. On 19 May 2009 Chris Rudd received images of a Celtic tankard handle and other objects that had been found inside the remains of a late Iron Age or early Romano-British cauldron or bucket that had been unearthed on a farm near Sutton-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire. Recognising the significance of the hoard, he advised that it should be reported to the local PAS finds liaison officer, but also added that if a museum did not acquire the hoard, that he would be keen to buy it. The hoard was reported to FLO Rachel Atherton and then examined at the British Museum. Two years later Chris was fortunate enough to be given the opportunity to purchase the hoard for his own collection, including the 'jewel' in the bucket - the Sutton-on-Trent Tankard Handle.
