Iron Age Celtic Horse Bit and Cheek-Pieces

Circa 7th-8th century A.D. An iron horse bit composed of two rectangular linked bars with flat-section articulate arms suspended from the outer terminals, two slightly domed circular cheek pieces with

2nd millennium BC. A mixed group of bronze harness fittings comprising: a snaffle-bit with double loops; two curved cheekpieces, each with three loops to the rear; two discoid harness bosses with loop

The largest piece measures 13 1/2" long. The Lot looks to be in overall Good condition, with some wear related to age and use.

1st-2nd century AD. A bronze figure comprising: a narrow horse advancing with one foreleg raised, incised lines for the bridle, notched edges to the tail and mane; a rider with legs spread, right arm

A Near Eastern bronze horse bit with cheek pieces, c. 1000 – 800 BC, the central bit solid with curled loop at each end, the cheek pieces of open-work construction in the form of a horse, with loops

2nd century BC-1st century AD. A bronze 'ridged arch' terret of the Corieltauvi, Spratling's Group V, with gussetted ribs to the outer face, domed finials. Cf. Hammond, B. Benet's Artefacts of England

Circa 1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.. With carinated arching neck, crescent 'horns' above the forehead, inset blue glass eyes. Cf. Durham, E., Metal Figurines in Roman Britain, vol. 2, Reading, 201

Ancient Near East, northwestern Iran, Luristan, ca. 1000 to 600 BCE. A very interesting piece, a horse bit with matching cheekpieces that has been lost wax cast into the shape of two dramatic, solid z

**Originally Listed At $1200** Ancient Near East, northwestern Iran, Luristan, ca. 1000 to 600 BCE. A very interesting piece, a horse bit with matching cheekpieces that has been cast by the lost wax t

**Originally Listed At $250** North America, United States, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A beautiful antique iron horse bit, with decorative cheek plates in the shape of horses. A thick bit span

Ancient Near East, northwestern Iran, Luristan, ca. 1000 to 600 BCE. A lovely bronze horse bit with matching cheekpieces that has been cast by the lost wax technique into the shape of 2 striding horse

Latin America, Mexican, ca. late 19th to mid-20th century CE. A forged iron horse's ring bit comprised of several chains and scrolling cheek plates. The large ring goes around the horse's lower jaw, a

North America, Mexico, ca. 19th century CE. A striking forged iron and silver horse's bridle comprised of several chains and cheek plates in the form of twisting rattlesnakes! Two snakes are arranged

3rd century B.C. Obv: degraded bust right. Rev: horse left. 6.96 grams. Ex UK private collection.

Iron Age, Ca. 100 BC A bronze figurine of a horse and rider. The rider with left hand lifted and legs formed in an open position enabling attachment over the horse which is in a standing position with

Iron Age, Ca. 100 BC A bronze figurine of a horse and rider. The animal with arched neck, defined mane, and his right foreleg raised. The rider with simplified features and outstretched arms sits atop

10-41 AD. Obv: ear of corn with central stalk with C.A to left and MV right. Rev: 'classic' style horse rearing right with branch above and CVNO on ground line below. S. 288; BMC 1829-1831; ABC 2798 v

50-40 BC. Obv: boar right with trefoil of pellets over double pelleted arcs above (design is reminiscient of a 'crown'). Rev: horse left with large 'leaf' tail, pellet 'eyebrow' over pellets-in-annule

5-43 AD. Obv: boar right with long bristles with spear piercing ears, pellet rosette above and pellet below. Rev: horse right with four-spoked wheel and two pellets above, double pellet below tail and

35-45 AD. Obv: boar stepping right, two pellet-ended crescents flanking pellet-in-annulet above, AL FE between and in front of legs below. Rev: horse prancing right with four pellets around pellet-in-

Cunobelin - Classic Gold Plated. Obv: corn ear with stalk dividing (C)A - MV at sides. Rev: horse right with branch above and CVNO below on ground line. S. 288; BMC 1829-1831; ABC 2798. 3.48 grams.

Circa 50-1 BC. Obv: profile bust left. Rev: horse left with pellet below and ring-and-pellet symbols above. 1.35 grams. S. 432; V. -; BMC 3524-3535; ABC 1495.

Three piece original United States Civil War era Union Army memorabilia grouping, 8 1/2" (h) x 9 1/2" forged iron Calvary Horse Bridle Bit and a pair of 4 1/2" (h) x 3 3/4" forged iron Officer's spurs

**First Time At Auction** Northwestern Europe, Celtic, La Tene / Iron Age, ca. 4th to 1st century BCE. A massive bronze torq (torc or torque) made from a twisted wire and hook clasp. The piece is comp