Iron Age Celtic Bronze Fibula

2nd-1st century BC. A bronze fibula with transverse spring and integral pin, deep bow with returned foot forming the catch. Cf. Hattatt, R. Iron Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985, item 227. 4.37 gr

Behold this La Tène Celtic fibula, spanning 5.2 x 4.2 cm, whose spiraled pin and bowed frame are characteristic of the ornamental artistry of the late Iron Age. The bronze, now adorned with a verdigr

Bronze and iron La Tene type fibula, possibly Celtic Britain in origin given the style. Oxidation and signs of wear consistent with age and exposure to elements, see the attached photos for more detai

Circa 1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.. Tubular shank with gussets above the rim, D-shaped face with swept-back hair, inset glass eyes; cracked. Cf. Durham, E., Metal Figurines in Roman Britain, vol.

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

Circa 1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.. With spherical body, integral suspension loop and curved blade. 17.1 grams, 35 mm (1 3/8 in.). From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auc

1st century B.C.-1st century A.D. Comprising a ferrous shank and bronze finial formed as a waisted bulb and biconvex disc with eccentrically placed hole. 26.6 grams, 38 mm (1 1/2 in.). Found Hampshire

Circa 1st century B.C.-1st century A.D. With broad hexafoil rosette, voided trapezoidal plaque. Cf. example from York in Smith, R.A., British Museum Guide to Early Iron Age Antiquities, reprinted Ipsw

1st century A.D.. Possibly the end-panel of a wooden casket, with champ lev? enamel scrolls flanking a central palmette within a rectilinear border; Chris Rudd says: 'The S-shaped scroll either side o

Interesting Celtic bronze zoomorphic pendant shaped as a dog with two intregal loops; nice details and patina - 25mm, 4,5 grams - ca.200-100BC - From a private collection, acquired in London in the 19

2nd century A.D. Leaf-shaped in plan with a shallow bowl and pierced lug handle. 23 grams, 64 mm (2 1/2 in.). Found Bedfordshire, UK, in the 1980s. Property of a Kempston, UK gentleman. [No Reserve]

This robust armlet is a Celtic torque, crafted from bronze or copper, dating back to the Celtic Iron Age. It measures 9.5 cm by 7.5 cm by 1 cm (approximately 3.74 x 2.95 x 0.39 inches). The armlet is

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

1st century BC-1st century AD. A bronze votive statuette formed as a stylised standing figure with short arms held at the waist, large head with emphasised nose and shallow eyes. See the Portable Anti

1st century AD. A pair of bronze figurines comprising: one slender with pellet eyes, ribbed helmet or hair, raised right arm, three pellets to the chest and abdomen, flared hips indicating saddle; one

5th-2nd century BC. A penannular bronze neck-ring with expending twisted body, scrolled flat-section finials. 115 grams, 18.6cm (8"). Private collection, Cambridgeshire, UK; acquired prior to 2000.

2nd century BC-1st century AD. A bronze bull modelled standing in the round, with crescentic horns, gaping mouth, domed eyes and tail. 90 grams, 75mm (3"). From a North Yorkshire collection formed sin

Spain (Galicia), the Atlantic Bronze Age to Iron Age transition period, ca. 1300 to 700 BCE. This is a rare find in the world of ancient weapons! A finely shaped bronze axe head with a rounded loop on

1st century BC. A bronze stud or mount comprising a heater-shaped D-section face with flanking hanks of hair and trapezoidal 'beard'; thick shank to the rear with discoid stud; old collectors' numbers

1st century BC-1st century AD. A mixed group of bronze cosmetic grinder beds comprising: one small with collared knop finial; one similar, larger with loop and spur to the underside; one scaphoid with

3rd century BC-1st century AD. A bronze figure with trapezoidal body and bulbous head, phallus to the lower front, triangular flange nose, pellet eyes, suspension loop. 18 grams, 28mm (1"). Property o

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

1st century BC-1st century AD. A bronze dragonesque brooch with S-curved body, upstanding ear to each end, high-relief patterns to the body, large round eye, one with enamel fill, pin loop attached. C