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2nd century AD. A bronze headstud bow brooch with hollow arms and deep D-section bow with enamelled detailing and lateral ribbing, tiered foot with catchplate to the reverse, spring and pin. Cf. Hattatt, R. Iron Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985 item 425. 15 grams, 41mm (1 3/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number H1; formerly in the Fabulous Fibulas collection, Southern UK; formed in the 1980s and 1990s. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

6th century AD. A gilt-bronze bow brooch with rectangular headplate, shallow bow and lozengiform footplate; the headplate with two Style I profile masks within a raised frame, the bow with raised median rib, the footplate with beast-head lappets and concentric ribbed borders; pin-lug, catchplate and remains of pin to the reverse. Cf. MacGregor, A. & Bolick, E. A Summary Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon Collections (Non-Ferrous Metals), Oxford, 1993 item 14.7 from Barrington, Cambridgeshire, UK. 6.97 grams, 38mm (1 1/2"). Found Norfolk, UK. Fine condition; finial absent.

4th century AD. A bronze crossbow brooch with three onion-shaped knops to the headplate, pierced upper face, deep trapezoidal-section bow with recessed lower end, parallel-sided footplate with chamfered edges, curved catchplate to the reverse and hinged iron pin. Cf. Hattatt, R. Ancient and Romano-British Brooches, Sherborne, 1982 item 104. 52 grams, 79mm (3 1/4"). UK art market, acquired prior to 2000. Very fine condition.

4th-3rd century BC. A small silver bow brooch of La Tène I type with coiled spring, broad gussetted bow, returned foot with 'thistle' detailing. Cf. Hattatt, R. Ancient and Romano-British Brooches, Sherborne, 1982 item 2. 6.60 grams, 41mm (1 3/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number E100; formerly in the Don Lee collection. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. [No Reserve] Very fine condition. Rare.

4th century AD. A bronze crossbow brooch with scrolled upper face to the transverse arm, three facetted knops, deep bow, rectangular footplate with raised linear detailing, hinged pin and catchplate to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Iron Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985 item 104. 34 grams, 66mm (2 3/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number C39; formerly in the Fabulous Fibulas collection, Southern UK; formed in the 1980s and 1990s. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.

1st century AD. A bronze Aucissa bow brooch with tapering chamfered bow, square head with ring-and-dot details, transverse rib above a curved foot with gussetted bulb finial, hinged pin and catch to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Ancient and Romano-British Brooches, Sherborne, 1982 item 43 and Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987 item 826 for detailing. 21 grams, 70mm (2 3/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number E73; formerly in the Fabulous Fibulas collection, Southern UK; formed in the 1980s and 1990s. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.

2nd century AD. A bronze bow brooch formed as a standing horse with crossbar to the rear legs and catchplate beneath the front legs; pin absent. 20 grams, 42mm (1 1/2"). From a private Austrian collector; acquired in the 1980s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

1st century AD. A gilt(?) bronze Aucissa-derived Bagendon-type bow brooch with deep divided bow, ribbed headplate with pointillé text 'RVA', hinged pin, catch with knop below; the bow a frame with four roundels on spindles. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987 item 841. 6.12 grams, 43mm (1 3/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number DiB7; formerly in the Fabulous Fibulas collection, Southern UK; formed in the 1980s and 1990s. Chris Rudd says: 'I suspect that ‘Rua’ is a woman’s personal name meaning ‘Red Haired’, as in Rues, a male version of this Celtic name which is seen on bronze coins of the Catuvellauni, ABC 2754-2763.' Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. [No Reserve] Fine condition. Very rare.

1st century AD. A bronze brooch of Langton Down type with broad ribbed bow, spring with chord and pin, scooped foot with pierced flange and catch to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987 item 768 for type. 8.51 grams, 69mm (2 3/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number E69; formerly in the Fabulous Fibulas collection, Southern UK; formed in the 1980s and 1990s. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

125-128 AD. Rome mint. Obv: HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS legend with laureate head right, slight drapery on left shoulder. Rev: COS III legend with Diana standing right, holding arrow and bow, quiver behind shoulder. RIC 147; RSC 315; Sear 3466. 3.31 grams. . [No Reserve] Good very fine.

1st century AD. A silver bow brooch of kräftige profilierte type with discoid headplate covering the spring and chord, bow with four ropework collars, triangular-section foot with incised chevrons, knop finial with ropework collars, catchplate pierced to accept a silver loop with ends coiled about the shank. Cf. Hattatt, R. Iron Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985 item 338. 12 grams, 38mm (1 1/2"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number KP30; formerly in the Fabulous Fibulas Collection, Southern UK; formed in the 1980s and 1990s. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. [No Reserve] Fine condition, rim of headplate chipped.

2nd century AD. A bronze brooch with broad median bow displaying silver wire detailing, raised panels with enamel fill, transverse finials with enamel, hinged pin and catch to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Ancient Brooches and Other Artefacts, Oxford, 1989 item 1603 for type. 11 grams, 27mm (1"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number Br7; formerly in the Fabulous Fibulas collection, Southern UK; formed in the 1980s and 1990s. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

8th-5th century BC. A silver brooch of Balkans type with round-section bow decorated with lateral and circumferential lines, single coil spring and pin, flat plaque with scooped upper edge, six punched pellets with tremolier and punched detailing, returned lower edge forming the catch. Cf. Beck, H. et al. Fibel und Fibeltracht, Berlin, 2000, fig.86. 5.54 grams, 47mm (1 3/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number E46; formerly in the Fabulous Fibulas collection, Southern UK; formed in the 1980s and 1990s. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. Extremely fine condition.

2nd-1st century BC. A bronze bow brooch with coiled spring and pin, short bow with two integral bulbs, returned foot with lateral catch. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987 item 731. 11 grams, 56mm (2 1/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number E30; formerly in the Fabulous Fibulas collection, Southern UK; formed in the 1980s and 1990s. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. [No Reserve] Extremely fine condition.

2nd-3rd century AD. A bronze P-shaped bow brooch with transverse bar and sprung pin, double bow, transverse plaque, foot with cusped upper face, catch to the reverse; the bow formed as two divergent curved arms. Cf. Hattatt, R. Iron Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985 item 495. 12 grams, 53mm (2"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number DiB3; formerly in the Fabulous Fibulas collection, Southern UK; formed in the 1980s and 1990s. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.

6th century AD. A parcel-gilt silver bow brooch with D-shaped headplate, scroll detailing, raven-head to each side with garnet cabochon eye, beast-head above, deep carinated bow, trapezoidal footplate with scrolled fronds; pierced lug and catch to the reverse. Cf. Beck, H. et al. Fibel und Fibeltracht, Berlin, 2000, fig.147. 22 grams, 67mm (2 3/4"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s. Very fine condition.

8th-7th century BC. A bronze brooch comprising a ribbed bow with coil and pin, coil and waisted plaque with catch to the lower edge. Cf. Hattatt, R. Iron Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985 item 709 for type. 25 grams, 75mm (3"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number E19; formerly in the Fabulous Fibulas collection, Southern UK; formed in the 1980s and 1990s. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.

1st century AD. A mixed group of bronze bow brooches comprising: five Hod Hill types with hinged pins, five kräftige profilierte types with sprung pins. 144 grams total, 42-63mm (1 3/4 - 2 1/2"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970scollection numbers KP11-20; formerly in the Fabulous Fibulas collection, Southern UK; formed in the 1980s and 1990s. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. [10 No Reserve] Fine condition.

1st century BC-1st century AD. A bronze bow brooch comprising a discoid headplate with ring-and-dot and quadrant markings, deep keeled bow with D-section footplate and returned beast-head finial; spring and pin to the reverse with catch. 17 grams, 60mm (2 1/2"). From a private collection; formed 1965-1975. Very fine condition.

485-420 BC. Time of Darius I to Xerxes II, Sardes mint.Obv: king in a half-kneeling stance running right, holding spear or sceptre over shoulder and bow before him. Rev: irregular, rectangular incuse punch. BMC 28 (pl.XXIV, 26); Carradice type IIIb; SNG Cop. 274. 8.36 grams. . Very fine.

9th century AD. A gilt-bronze bow brooch with conical bow, trefoil arms each with a stylised face to the centre and openwork finial; remains of ferrous pin to the reverse. Cf. Arbman, H. Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940 plate 78 for similar types. 35 grams, 89mm (3 1/2"). Propery of a European collector; aquired from an antiques dealer in 1990s; formerly in a 19th century collection. Fine condition.

1st century BC- 15th century AD. A mixed bronze group comprising: an openwork triangular mount with La Tène trumpets and scrolls; a La Tène II fibula with running scroll to the bow, integral catch plate to the spiked foot; a triangular pendant fragment with gilding to one face; a gilt cell with flared rim and radiating triangles, loop to the reverse; a miniature (votive?) halberd. For La Tène III brooch see Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987 item 736. 36 grams total, 18-95mm (3/4 - 3 3/4"). Ex Stratford collection, Suffolk, UK; acquired on the UK art market after 2000. [5 No Reserve] Mainly fair condition.

1st-2nd century AD. A bronze trumpet brooch with conical head and ribbed bow, median balustered bulb, enamelled panels above and below, tiered foot, catchplate; spring and pin to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Iron Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985 item 431. 20 grams, 59mm (2 1/2"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number Tr3; formerly in the Fabulous Fibulas collection, Southern UK; formed in the 1980s and 1990s. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

1st-2nd century AD. A bronze handle with mask; the bow lentoid in section with D-shaped lower plate, ribbed collar; the figural plaque hollow-formed with mask of Faunus(?) modelled in the half-round with luxuriant curly hair, large eyes, goat's ears, short ribbed beard below with knop finial; mounted on a custom-made stand. See Rolland, H. Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965 items 290, 291 292 for type. 244 grams, 14.5cm including stand (5 3/4"). Property of an Essex collector; acquired on the European art market. Faunus was the old Italic god of nature and the protector of shepherds. His title Innus means 'the most fruitful', and this relates to his powers of fertility. As well as a god of nature he also had oracular powers which involved the interpretation of noises from woodland, as well as reveal the future through dreams and voices in sacred groves. The majority of his temples were in rural settings but he also had a temple on Tiber Island in Rome with his main festival being held on December 5th. Very fine condition.

1st century AD. A mixed group of bronze kräftige profilierte bow brooches each with a flared bow and sprung pin; three with openwork detailing to the catchplate. 239 grams total, 45-97mm (1 3/4 - 4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection numbers KP1-10; formerly in the Fabulous Fibulas collection, Southern UK; formed in the 1980s and 1990s. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. [10 No Reserve] Fine condition.

5th century AD. A bronze bow brooch comprising: a D-shaped headplate with concentric arcs of guilloche detailing, five radiating carinated barrel-shaped knops; a deep concave bow with vertical ribs; a lozengiform footplate with running guilloche detailing, discoid cells to the lateral angles; ribbed collar and beast-head finial; pierced pin-lugs and catch to the reverse. Cf. Menghin, W. The Merovingian Period. Europe Without Borders, Berlin, 2007 item VIII.2.5. 44 grams, 12cm (4 3/4"). Private collection, Cambridgeshire, UK; acquired prior to 2000. Very fine condition.

4th-3rd century BC. A bronze fibula of La Tène type I with integral spring, pin and bow, additional wire in five coils to the forward face of the bow. See Hattatt, R. Iron Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985 item 725 for type. 8.13 grams, 50mm (2"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number E25; formerly in the Fabulous Fibulas collection, Southern UK; formed in the 1980s and 1990s. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. [No Reserve] Extremely fine condition. Very rare.

8th-5th century BC. A large bronze fibula with coiled spring and pin, tapering bow, coil and triangular catch. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987 item 1355. 71 grams, 12.5cm (5"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number E3; formerly in the Fabulous Fibulas collection, Southern UK; formed in the 1980s and 1990s. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. [No Reserve] Extremely fine condition.

5th century AD. A silver-gilt bow brooch comprising an opposed pair of beasts on the headplate with piriform thighs, shallow bow with median rib, transverse ribbed collar, beast-head finial with scaphoid eyes, pierced lug and catch to the reverse. Cf. Beck, H. et al. Fibel und Fibeltracht, Berlin, 2000, fig.154(1"). 9.32 grams, 51mm (2"). From an old European collection; acquired in Munich in the 1970s. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.

6th century AD. A silver-gilt bow brooch with fish-tail headplate, transverse panel with three rectangular garnet cloisons, deep bow with three ribs, transverse ribbed collar and beast-head finial; pierced lug and catch to the reverse. Cf. Beck, H. et al. Fibel und Fibeltracht, Berlin, 2000, fig.154 for type. 14 grams, 48mm (2"). From a private collection; formed 1965-1975. Very fine condition.

2nd-1st century BC. A bronze bow brooch of La Tène II type with balustered bow, coiled spring and pin, returned foot with lateral catch. Cf. Hattatt, R. Ancient and Romano-British Brooches, Sherborne, 1982 item 7. 7.36 grams, 59mm (2 1/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number E33; formerly in the Fabulous Fibulas collection, Southern UK; formed in the 1980s and 1990s. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.

6th century BC. A silver fibula comprising: a crescentic round-section bow with collars; palmette plaque with radiating lines to one face, pierced to accept the pin; a flat-section plaque with two lateral bosses and returned catchplate with bands of pellet detail. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987 item 1371. 18 grams, 49mm (2"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number E24; formerly in the Fabulous Fibulas collection, Southern UK; formed in the 1980s and 1990s. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. Very fine condition. Very rare.

327-323 BC. Tarsus mint. Obv: head of Herakles right, wearing lionskin headdress. Rev: ALEXANDROY legend between club above with handle on the left, and bow in bowcase below; bunch of grapes and theta above. Price 3029; SNG Cop. 1058; Mueller 1539. 6.55 grams. . Ex Lanz, Germany. Very fine.

1st-2nd century AD. A mixed group of bronze bow brooches including trumpet-derivative and P-shaped types. 74 grams total, 37-71mm (1 1/2 - 2 3/4"). From a private collection; formed 1965-1975. [6] Fine condition.

1st-2nd century AD. A bronze bow brooch with spring and chord, bow formed as two cones joined by a round-section arm, trapezoidal footplate with ring-and-dot and pellet detailing; catchplate and pin to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987 item 820 for type. 10 grams, 34mm (1 1/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number BF5; formerly in the Fabulous Fibulas collection, Southern UK; formed in the 1980s and 1990s. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.

1st-2nd century AD. A bronze trumpet-headed bow brooch with D-section bow and foot, flared bow above the collar with scooped flange below; hinged pin and catch to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987 item 966. 20 grams, 68mm (2 3/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number Tr2; formerly in the Fabulous Fibulas collection, Southern UK; formed in the 1980s and 1990s. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

3rd-4th century AD. A heavy gilt-bronze crossbow brooch with facetted crossbar, three onion-shaped knops with ribbed collars, shallow bow with niello-inlaid outer face, rectangular footplate with chamfered edges and C-shaped details, scrolled foot, hinged pin and catch to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Iron Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985 item 502. 39 grams, 65mm (2 1/2"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number C7; formerly in the Fabulous Fibulas collection, Southern UK; formed in the 1980s and 1990s. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. Very fine condition.

1st-2nd century AD. A silver bow brooch comprising: a round-section crossbar, coiled spring, chord and pin; deep rectangular-section bow with notch detailing to the outer edges; small footplate with lateral notch for the catchplate; two coils of silver attached to the head. 5.59 grams, 30mm (1 1/4"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s. Fine condition.

1st-3rd century AD. A group of four bronze bow brooches, each with attachment pin and flat rectangular catchplate. 47 grams total, 40-53mm (1 1/2 - 2"). From a home counties collection; formed 1970-1980. [4] Very fine condition.

3rd-4th century AD. A bronze crossbow brooch with three globular terminals, raised bow and rectangular footplate with punched circular decoration; an inscription to the bow 'LEGII'; catchplate and pin to the reverse. 50 grams, 83mm (3 1/4"). Property of a private collector; acquired before 1975. Very fine condition.

1st century AD. A large bronze bow brooch with curved trapezoidal bow, flared flange flaked by two crescent extensions, each with a rivet to the outer face; slender body with interrupted ridge to the rear edge; spring, chord and pin in situ; Eastern Empire type. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987 items 785 767 for type. 28 grams, 92mm (3 3/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number US47; acquired Dix, Noon & Webb sale, 30 September 2013 lot 3314 (pt"). Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. [No Reserve] Very fine condition. Scarce.

3rd-4th century AD. A bronze key with barrel shaft, D-section bow with knop finial, bit with slot to the forward edge. 44 grams, 91mm (3 3/4"). From a private collection; formed 1965-1975. Fine condition.

2nd century AD. A bronze bridge-type plate brooch with deep bow, balustered knop to each end, panels of inlaid silver strip and median panel of red enamel lozenges; pin to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Iron Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985 item 581. 11 grams, 36mm (1 1/2"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number Br4; formerly in the Fabulous Fibulas collection, Southern UK; formed in the 1980s and 1990s. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.

350-339 BC. Obv: head of Herakles left, wearing lionskin headdress. Rev: ATAIAS legend with Scythian horseman galloping left, drawing bow, quiver and bowcase at his side, dot below. Dragonov 1; Anokhin (Hermitage) 3-15; Nechitaylo & Michailov 8; Stolyarik 1.1-1.3 (in ANJ 13"). See Wildwinds website (this coin"). 7.02 grams. . Extremely fine.

2nd century AD. A bronze knee brooch with ribbed headplate and voided bow, extended catch to the reverse, hinged pin. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987 item 1229. 12 grams, 28mm (1"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number DiB5; formerly in the Fabulous Fibulas collection, Southern UK; formed in the 1980s and 1990s. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.

2nd-1st century BC. A large bronze brooch of La Tène II type with wide spring and chord, pin to the reverse, lozenge-section bow and shank with returned foot, lateral catch, applied collars. Cf. Hattatt, R. Ancient and Romano-British Brooches, Sherborne, 1982 item 7. 20 grams, 82mm (3 1/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number E28; formerly in the Fabulous Fibulas collection, Southern UK; formed in the 1980s and 1990s. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.

1st millennium BC. A very large bronze bow brooch comprising a violin-shaped catch, coil and round-section bow with trumpet-shaped elements, integral pin. Cf. Hattatt, R. Ancient Brooches and Other Artefacts, Oxford, 1989 item 1725 for type. 76 grams, 10.5cm (4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number E2; formerly in the Fabulous Fibulas collection, Southern UK; formed in the 1980s and 1990s. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.

2nd-3rd century AD. A parcel-gilt silver P-shaped bow brooch with transverse bar, double bow, filigree coiled collar, lanceolate foot with cusped upper face, catch to the reverse; the bow formed as two parallel frames with recessed median panels, two knops above and pin for one below. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987 item 1249 for type. 13 grams, 62mm (2 1/2"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number DiB1; formerly in the Fabulous Fibulas collection, Southern UK; formed in the 1980s and 1990s. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. [No Reserve] Fair condition. Rare.

4th century AD. A large gilt-bronze crossbow brooch with facetted transverse bar, three facetted knops (two with foliage detailing), deep bow, rectangular footplate with C-scroll detailing, median band of niello(?) herringbone ornament and central hole, hinged pin and footplate to the reverse. Cf. Mackreth, D.F. Brooches in Late Iron Age and Roman Britain, Oxford, 2011 item 10438 for type. 83 grams, 97mm (4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; C3; formerly in the Fabulous Fibulas collection, Southern UK; formed in the 1980s and 1990s. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. [No Reserve] Very fine condition. Rare with foliage detailing.

2nd-1st century BC. A bronze bow brooch of La Tène type II with spring, chord and pin, lozengiform plaque with vertical slot, returned foot with lateral catch, baluster and bulbs. Cf. Hattatt, R. Iron Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985 item 226. 14 grams, 77mm (3"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number E63; formerly in the Fabulous Fibulas collection, Southern UK; formed in the 1980s and 1990s. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. [No Reserve] Fine condition, tip of foot absent.

335-323 BC. Obv: head of Herakles right, wearing lionskin headdress. Rev: ALEXANDROY legend between club with handle left and bow in bowcase; dolphin left below. Price 323; Drama hoard 91; Müller 541. See Wildwinds website (this coin"). 5.46 grams. . [No Reserve] Near very fine.

6th century AD. A parcel-gilt silver radiate-headed bow brooch comprising a pelta-shaped headplate with eight baluster knops, guilloche band over linear motif, shallow bow with ropework detailing, footplate with curved sides and guilloche around a square and two triangles, beast-head finial with raised brow and muzzle, inset garnet cloison to the mouth; pierced lug and catch to the reverse. Cf. Beck, H. et al. Fibel und Fibeltracht, Berlin, 2000, fig.140(E"). 40 grams, 88mm (3 1/2"). Property of a private collector; acquired before 1975. Very fine condition, garnet chipped.

6th century AD. A silver-gilt radiate-headed brooch with D-shaped headplate, three baluster knops, high-relief palmette, shallow bow with median rib, transverse ribbed collar, beast-head finial with Y-shaped brow and bar, pierced lug and catchplate to the reverse. Cf. Beck, H. et al. Fibel und Fibeltracht, Berlin, 2000, fig.140. 17 grams, 68mm (2 3/4"). From an old European collection; acquired in Munich in the 1970s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

3rd-4th century AD. A gilt-bronze crossbow brooch with facetted bar, three onion-shaped knops each with a knurled collar beneath, fep bow with knurled collar, rectangular footplate with C-shaped detailing, two recesses to the finial; catchplate to the reverse. Cf. Mackreth, D.F. Brooches in Late Iron Age and Roman Britain, Oxford, 2011 item 10516. 35 grams, 70mm (2 3/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number C6; formerly in the Fabulous Fibulas collection, Southern UK; formed in the 1980s and 1990s. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. [No Reserve] Very fine condition, pin absent.

3rd century AD. A bronze bow brooch with broad headplate and three collared knops to the upper edge, spring and chord with pin to the reverse, cusped D-section bow, with three knops to the lower end, scooped footplate with catchplate to the reverse. See Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987 item 1255 for discussion of a similar Pannonian brooch with hinged pin. 37 grams, 72mm (3"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number WT1; formerly in the Fabulous Fibulas collection, Southern UK; formed in the 1980s and 1990s. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.

2nd-3rd century AD. A bronze P-shaped bow brooch with coiled spring, chord and pin, deep bow with two bands of zigzag detailing, chamfered foot with finial forming a reversed catch and coiled round the shank. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987 item 1246 for type. 9.92 grams, 45mm (1 3/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number US15; formerly in the Fabulous Fibulas collection, Southern UK; formed in the 1980s and 1990s. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. [No Reserve] Extremely fine condition. Rare.

420-375 BC. Mint in Lydia. Obv: King as bearded archer kneeling right with spear and drawn bow. Rev. oblong incuse punch. Sear 4678 BMC 90, Carradice type IIIb. 5.42 grams. . [No Reserve] Fine.

336-323 BC. Obv: head of Herakles right, wearing lionskin headdress. Rev: ALEXANDROY between club and bow in bowcase, thunderbolt above. Price 269; Drama hoard 103-105. 5.53 grams. . [No Reserve] Near very fine; slightly double struck.

4th-2nd century BC. A gold fibula formed with a round-section bow with transverse lines, coiled spring and pin, lateral catch and upstanding foot, square in section with notches to the angles. See Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987 item 725 for type. 5.45 grams, 30mm (1 1/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number E47; formerly in the Fabulous Fibulas collection, Southern UK; formed in the 1980s and 1990s. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. Extremely fine condition.