2nd-3rd century AD. A mixed group of bronze plate brooches with openwork trumpet-whorl detailing. See Hattatt, R. Ancient Brooches and Other Artefacts, Oxford, 1989 for types. 92 grams total, 33-50mm (1 1/4 - 2"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection numbers SS1,3 and O23-27; 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. [7, No Reserve] Fine condition.
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1st-2nd century AD. A bronze penannular brooch with expanded terminals, notched ribs, coiled wire pin. Cf. Hattatt, R. Ancient and Romano-British Brooches, Sherborne, 1982, item 108. 5.85 grams, 28mm (1"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection numbers PE9 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 BC-1st century AD. A bronze flat-ring terret fragment with red-enamelled La Tène Style ornament, two bronze collars. Cf. Hammond, B. Benet's Artefacts of England and the United Kingdom, Third Edition, Witham, 2014, p.122, no.115-0106; 58 grams, 80mm (3 1/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number TE4; found Castle Rising, Norfolk, 1994. 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 large bronze finial formed of a pierced globular body, flat almond-shaped top, raised conical centre with red and white inlay; remains of iron pin. 101 grams, 70mm (2 3/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number CE10; found near Toftrees, North Norfolk, UK. Chris Rudd says: 'The radiate solar wheel, seen here in the context of the all-seeing eye of the Celtic Supreme Being, is a familiar icon in the early gold coinage of the Iceni', cf. ABC 1414, 1420, 1429-38, 1453. See Dr John Davies' comments on the symbols of the Iceni in The Land of Boudica, p.110-111. 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. Fine condition.
1st-2nd century AD. A mixed group of five bronze items comprising of: a curved S-shaped cosmetic grinder with scroll top and flattened bottom; a similar C-shaped with broken 'dragon-head' finial; a cosmetic or medical implement with large suspension loop to the top and pointed curved end; a Roman phallic pendant with large flattened suspension loop; a triangular-section mount. 63.24 grams total, 34-70mm (1 1/4 - 2 3/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection numbers CE39-42; CE39 and CE42 from the estate of George Wentworth; CE41 formerly in the Michael Nellist collection, found Norfolk; and CE40 found Narborough, Norfolk, UK. 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. [5, No Reserve] Fine condition.
1st century BC-1st century AD. A mixed group of four bronze items comprising of: a human head mount, a flat discoid mount with bright red enamel, an unusual discoid mount with white enamel; a round-section pin with unusual D-shaped finial. 42 grams total, 23-71mm (1 - 2 3/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; CE11,25,27 and 38; CE11 from the estate of George Wentworth; found Lowestoft, Suffolk; CE25 formerly in the Don Lee collection; found near Norwich, Norfolk; CE27 found Cumbria; CE38 found near Narborough, Norfolk, UK. 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. [4, No Reserve] Fine condition.
1st century BC-15th century AD. A mixed bronze group comprising: a military strap end with La Tène trumpet swirl finial; a knee brooch; a lozengiform belt fitting with hook; a belt buckle with triangular spur; a lozengiform plate brooch; a prick spur with lateral lugs; a phallic pendant; a ring brooch with radiating segments; a ring brooch with punched stars; a pelta brooch with hound above; a square brooch with pin;an annular mount with three pellets; a radiating wheel pendant; a casket key. 108 grams total, 18-60mm (3/4 - 2 1/2"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number CE75; acquired on the UK art market. 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. [14, No Reserve] Mainly fine condition.
2nd-1st century BC. A mixed group of bronze items comprising of: a quatrefoil mount with rectangular attachment loop to the reverse; a fine openwork mount with high-relief geometric decoration to obverse, broken attachment loop to the reverse; a rectangular mount with 'chessboard' design and traces of red enamel, attachment loop to each end at the reverse. 43 grams total, 30-35mm (1 1/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection numbers CE19,17 and 21; from the estate of George Wentworth; found Grimston, Norfolk, Cumbria and Willerby, East Yorkshire, UK. 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. [3, No Reserve] Fine condition.
3rd-1st century BC. A bronze 'proto-money' or harness ring group comprising twenty-two round-, lozenge- and flat-section rings. 87 grams total, 13-15mm (1/2"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number CB25; formerly acquired in the 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. [22, No Reserve] Very fine condition.
3rd-1st century BC. A mixed group of bronze 'proto-money' or harness rings comprising: two 'starburst' type; four rings with stacked radiating lobes; one barrel-shaped; one propeller type; one with four lobes; one bell-type. 139 grams total, 16-31mm (1/2 - 1 1/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number CB4; formerly acquired in the 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] Very fine condition.
3rd-1st century BC. A mixed group of bronze 'proto-money' or harness rings comprising: two propeller type; three rings with radiating lugs to each aperture; one with four radiating bird-head lugs; two interlocked rings;three with radiating lobes; one with 'starburst' arms. 128 grams, 14-49mm (1/2 - 2"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number CB3; formerly acquired in the 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. [11, No Reserve] Very fine condition.
3rd-1st century BC. A bronze 'proto-money' or harness ring group comprising round-, lozenge- and flat-section rings, some with rib detailing to the outer face. 231 grams total, 23-33mm (1 - 1 1/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number CB9,12 and 13; formerly acquired in the 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. [26, No Reserve] Very fine condition.
3rd-1st century BC. A bronze 'proto-money' or harness ring group comprising round-, lozenge- and flat-section rings, some with a thin hoop.. 93 grams total, 15-31mm (1/2 - 1 1/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number CB16 and 23; formerly acquired in the 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. [37, No Reserve] Very fine condition.
1st century BC-1st century AD. A mixed group of bronze items comprising of: three round-section rings, a hollow rectangular-section fitting, a domed discoid harness stud. 63 grams total, 30-52mm (1 1/4 - 2"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; CE57.1-5; found near Ramsgate, Kent, UK. 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. [5, No Reserve] Fine condition.
3rd-1st century BC. A bronze 'proto-money' or harness ring group comprising round-, lozenge- and flat-section rings. 246 grams total, 25-32mm (1 - 1 1/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number CB7,10 and 11; formerly acquired in the 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. [28, No Reserve] Very fine condition.
3rd-1st century BC. A bronze 'proto-money' or harness ring group comprising round-, lozenge- and flat-section rings, some with ribbed detailing to the outer face. 124 grams total, 21-31mm (3/4 - 1 1/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number CB14,17 and 24; formerly acquired in the 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. [25, No Reserve] Very fine condition.
3rd-1st century BC. A bronze 'proto-money' or harness ring group comprising round-, lozenge- and flat-section rings. 147 grams total, 18-26mm (3/4 - 1"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number CB18,20 and 22; formerly acquired in the 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. [43, No Reserve] Very fine condition.
3rd-2nd millennium BC. A copper flat axe of slender form with hammered convex cutting edge; the butt showing slight casting flaw. Published by Brett Hammond, Finding the Bronze Age in Britain, in The Searcher, October 2014, Fig. 1, p.52 (this axehead"). Also illustrated in Benet's Artefacts of England and the United Kingdom, Third Edition, Witham, 2014, fig. 301-0415, p.54 (this axehead"). 90 grams, 11cm (4 1/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number AX12; previously in the Michael Nellist collection; formerly in the Stephen Murray collection; found near Kirton, Lindsey, Lincolnshire, UK. 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. Fine condition.
2nd millennium BC. A bronze flat axe of Type Migdale, rectangular in section with parallel side, flared blade with asymmetrical curved edge; casting seam to one long side. See Schmidt, P.K. & Burgess, C.B. The Axes of Scotland and Northern England, Prähistorische Bronzefunde, Ab. IX, vol. 7, Munich, 1981, plate 17, item 213 for type. 166 grams, 11.5cm (4 1/2"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number AX13; found East Anglia, UK. 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. Fine condition.
19th-14th century BC. A large bronze flared flat-section axehead with convex cutting edge, rounded butt; slight facet below the edge. Cf. Evans, J. The Ancient Bronze Implements, Weapons and Ornaments of Great Britain and Ireland, London, 1881, item 28. 596 grams, 15.5cm (6"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s, collection number AX1; formerly the property of a West Yorkshire lady; collected 1978-2008. 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. Fine condition.
2nd millennium BC. A bronze flat axe of Type Aylesford with rounded butt, slightly raised lateral flanges, chamfered faces with 'rain' pattern detailing, curved edge. See Schmidt, P.K. & Burgess, C.B. The Axes of Scotland and Northern England, Prähistorische Bronzefunde, Ab. IX, vol. 7, Munich, 1981, item 315 for type and 312 for decoration. Published in Treasure Hunting, November 2014 (this axehead"). PAS recorded, SMR ref: 60201, PAS NMS-E6BF8C; accompanied by a copies of the PAS entries and the Treasure Hunting Magazine page. 156 grams, 95mm (3 3/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number AX10; found Horsford, Norfolk, 20 September 2014. 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. Fine condition, butt chipped.
20th-15th century BC. A bronze Aylesford Type palstave axehead, the sides raised to receive a handle, with a very broad crescent cutting edge. See Schmidt, P.K. & Burgess, C.B. The Axes of Scotland and Northern England, Prähistorische Bronzefunde, Ab. IX, vol. 7, Munich, 1981, plate 27 items 315-6. Recorded with Portable Antiquities Scheme and UKDFD reference 5734; accompanied by a copy of the caatalogue entry; Hammond, B. Finding the Bronze Age in Britain, in The Searcher, October 2014, Fig.4, p.52 (this axehead"). 167 grams, 11 cm (4 1/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number AX20; previously in the Michael Nellist collection; a private acquisition; found Haxby, Yorkshire, 2007. 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. Fine condition.
2nd millennium BC. A small bronze palstave axehead with a single lateral loop, casting flaws to seam; old collector's inked acquisition data to the blade 'A9 / Breemswell / Suffolk / 1872'. 167 grams, 11cm (4 1/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number AX46; acquired from Ancient Relics, Hampshire, UK; formerly in the Robert Stephen Murray collection; found Breemswell, Suffolk, UK; in 1872; Mr Murray (1950-2005) of Caithness, Scotland, was a keen field-walker and a passionate collector of prehistoric artefacts; accompanied by a copy of the dealers listing and original certificate of authenticity. 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. Fine condition.
2nd millennium BC. A substantial bronze palstave axehead of Type Liswerry broad flared blade with chamfered edge, thick shank with deep recess and raised median rib to each face. Cf. Evans, J. The Ancient Bronze Implements, Weapons and Ornaments of Great Britain and Ireland, London, 1881, item 64. 469 grams, 16.5cm (6 1/2"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number AX30; formerly in an old Hampshire 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. Fine condition.
10th-8th century BC. A small bronze palstave axehead with tapered, square-ended butt, two D-shaped flanges to each face (one partly absent), flared convex blade and small lateral loop; the flanges formed to close over the haft on both faces forming a socket. Cf. Evans, J. The Ancient Bronze Implements, Weapons and Ornaments of Great Britain and Ireland, London, 1881, item 85. 209 grams, 12cm (4 3/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number AX39; previously in the Sir Richard Ground (1949-2014) Collection, Derbyshire, UK; acquired privately, 2005; found near River Ouse, Bedfordshire, UK; accompanied by Sir Richard's personal illustrated catalogue sheets which describe the piece fully, give details and circumstances of his acquisition, academic references and general notes. Sir Richard Ground notes that [a]lthough this was primarily a continental form, and Schmidt and Burgess treat them as intrusions, such axes do seem to have been made and circulated in Britain. (Schmidt, P.K. & Burgess, C.B. The Axes of Scotland and Northern England, Prähistorische Bronzefunde, Ab. IX, vol. 7, Munich, 1981.) 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. Fine condition.
2nd millennium BC. A bronze palstave axehead with lateral loop, Shelf-Type Transitional, Trident Variant, low-flanged and with three typical radiate ribs at top of midrib. Recorded with the Portable Antiguities Scheme by Mrs Erica Darch, PAS: NMS-1719FO, SMR ref no: 59756; and published in Treasure Hunting, May 2014, p.52 (this axehead); accompanied by copies of the PAS report and Treasure Hunting Magazine page. 380 grams, 15cm (6"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number AX44; found near Tuddenham, Norfolk, UK. 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. Fine condition.
14th-10th century BC. A substantial bronze palstave axehead with square butt developing to two lateral flanges on each face and extending beyond the ledge stop to form the shield-shaped enclosure; blade facet and broad convex cutting edge. Cf. Evans, J. The Ancient Bronze Implements, Weapons and Ornaments of Great Britain and Ireland, London, 1881, items 60, 79; Schmidt, P.K. & Burgess, C.B. The Axes of Scotland and Northern England, Prähistorische Bronzefunde, Ab. IX, vol. 7, Munich, 1981, item 780. 438 grams, 15.5cm (6"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number AX28; formerly in the Sir Richard Ground (1949-2014) Collection, Derbyshire, UK; acquired privately, 2008; found Botesdale, Suffolk, UK, 1993; accompanied by Sir Richard's personal illustrated catalogue sheets which describe the piece fully, give details and circumstances of his acquisition, academic references and general notes. Fine condition.
Mid 2nd millennium BC. A bronze palstave axehead with spatulate blade and long recess to the rear of each face; the blade with midrib to one face; casting seam to the edges. 412 grams, 16 cm (6 1/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number AX33; formerly with Braham, 1980s. 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. Fine condition.
2nd millennium BC. A bronze V-type palstave axehead with flared blade and straight edge, small casting holes to the rear, casting deposit to one face of the unsharpened blade. 395 grams, 16cm (6 1/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number AX34; previously from Ancient Relics; reputedly found in Dorset in the 19th century; accompanied by a copy of the dealers listing and certificate of authenticity. 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. Fine condition.
2nd millennium BC. A substantial cast bronze socketted axehead of Type Welby with tapering body, flared mouth with rounded rim, single lateral loop, convex blade; three parallel ribs to each main flat face, casting seams. See Schmidt, P.K. & Burgess, C.B. The Axes of Scotland and Northern England, Prähistorische Bronzefunde, Ab. IX, vol. 7, Munich, 1981, p.221-3. 284 grams, 97mm (4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number AX63; found near Ramsgate, Kent, UK; before 1980. 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. Fine condition, blade chipped.
2nd millennium BC. A bronze socketted axehead of Type South-Eastern with square socket, rounded rim and rib below, lateral loop, two opposed crescents flanking a pellet, flared blade with convex blade. Published in The Searcher, February 2014, p.63. 138 grams, 78mm (3"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number AX59; found near Ramsgate, Kent, UK; before 1980. 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. Fine condition, casting flaws.
2nd millennium BC. A bronze square-section socketted axehead of Type Yorkshire with biconvex rim, lateral loop, raised collar and three vertical ribs to each broad face, slightly curved edge. See Schmidt, P.K. & Burgess, C.B. The Axes of Scotland and Northern England, Prähistorische Bronzefunde, Ab. IX, vol. 7, Munich, 1981, item 1411 for type. 228 grams, 85mm (3 1/2"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number AX76; ex CB 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. Fine condition.
12th-8th century BC. A looped and socketted bronze axehead from a grave-group with chamfered rim to the mouth. 138 grams, 75mm (3"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number AX75; previously the property of a Mayfair gentleman; formerly in the Gawain McInley 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. Fine condition.
2nd millennium BC. A bronze axehead with slightly flared blade, ridged panels to the broad faces, collar to the socket-mouth and lateral lugs. 156 grams, 80mm (3 1/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number AX74; previously acquired on the UK art market before 1980. 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. Fine condition, casting flaw to socket mouth.
2nd millennium BC. A bronze socketted axehead with biconvex collar to the socket, parallel-sided body with lateral chamfers, flared blade with straight cutting edge. See Schmidt, P.K. & Burgess, C.B. The Axes of Scotland and Northern England, Prähistorische Bronzefunde, Ab. IX, vol. 7, Munich, 1981, item 1656 for type. 197 grams, 93mm (3 3/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number AX82; found near Caistor St. Edmund, Norfolk, UK. 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.
2nd millennium BC. A Sompting Type decorated bronze socketted axehead with loop, ornamented to both faces with 'double wing' longitudinal linear motif with three lines each terminating in a small ring. Cf. Schmidt, P.K. & Burgess, C.B. The Axes of Scotland and Northern England, Prähistorische Bronzefunde, Ab.IX, vol.7, Munich, 1981, pl.103, no.1624. 416 grams, 12.5cm (5"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number AX80; found near High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, UK, early September 2015. An apparently unique, previously unrecorded design. 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. Fine condition.
2nd millennium BC. A Meldreth-Type bronze axehead with octagonal-section facetted body, stepped mouth with rounded collar and flat-section loop, slightly flared edge. 156 grams, 10cm (4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number AX79; found Fenny Stratford, Buckinghamshire, UK; in 2002. 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. Fair condition.
2nd millennium BC. A bronze socketted axe of type Highfield with tapering square-section body, rounded collar to the mouth, small lateral loop and casting flaw above, curved edge with extended and returned ends. Cf. Schmidt, P.K. & Burgess, C.B. The Axes of Scotland and Northern England, Prähistorische Bronzefunde, Ab. IX, vol. 7, Munich, 1981, item 1039. 245 grams, 94mm (3 3/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number AX70; acquired from Ancient Relics, Hampshire, UK; found near Caythorpe, Lincolnshire, UK; accompanied by a copy of the dealer's listing and original certificate of authenticity. 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.
2nd millennium BC. A bronze axehead of Type South-Eastern with square-section tapering body, rounded socket, horizontal rib and lateral loop, casting seams flared blade with curved edge. See Schmidt, P.K. & Burgess, C.B. The Axes of Scotland and Northern England, Prähistorische Bronzefunde, Ab. IX, vol. 7, Munich, 1981, item 1283 for type. 202 grams, 12cm (4 3/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number AX67; found near Ramsgate, Kent, UK; before 1980. 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, part of upper body and rim absent.
2nd millennium BC. A bronze axehead of Type Meldreth with octagonal-section facetted body, mouth with rounded collar and loop, flared edge. See Schmidt, P.K. & Burgess, C.B. The Axes of Scotland and Northern England, Prähistorische Bronzefunde, Ab. IX, vol. 7, Munich, 1981, p. 204-11 for discussion. 177 grams, 10.5cm (4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number AX68; found County Tyrone, Northern Ireland; in January 1984. 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. Fine condition.
14th-10th century BC. A substantial bronze palstave axehead with square butt developing to two lateral flanges on each face extending beyond the ledge stop to form the shield-shaped enclosure; blade facet and broad convex cutting edge. Cf. Schmidt, P.K. & Burgess, C.B. The Axes of Scotland and Northern England, Prähistorische Bronzefunde, Ab. IX, vol. 7, Munich, 1981, items 775, 782, 783. 355 grams, 14cm (5 1/2"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number AX29; formerly in the Peter Batterbee collection; found Methwold, Norfolk, UK; in the 1980s. Fine condition.
12th-8th century BC. A Carleton Type bronze looped palstave axehead. Cf. Schmidt, P.K. & Burgess, C.B. The Axes of Scotland and Northern England, Prähistorische Bronzefunde, Ab.IX, vol.7, Munich, 1981, pl.60, nos.826 and 827. 460 grams, 16cm (6 1/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number AX41; found Barton-le-Clay, Bedfordshire, UK; in 2015. 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. Fine condition.
2nd millennium BC. A mixed pair of bronze spearheads comprising: one with narrow leaf-shaped blade and broad tapering socket; one with tapering socket and lateral holes in the lower edges of the blade. 172 grams total, 10-14cm (4 - 5 1/2"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number BA4 and 5; found County Antrim, Northern Ireland. 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. [2] Fine condition.
2nd millennium BC. A bronze leaf-shaped dagger blade, lentoid in section with midrib below the rounded ricasso. See Gerloff, S. The Early Bronze Age Daggers of Great Britain and a Reconsideration of the Wessex Culture, Prähistorische Bronzefünde, Part VI, vol.2, Munchen, 1975 plate 45 item B2 for type. 135 grams, 19.5cm (7 3/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number BA9; found County Antrim, Northern Ireland. 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. Fine condition, tip absent.
12th-8th century BC. A bronze spearhead with tapering socket, slender lateral loops, thick midrib, triangular blade with rounded shoulders. 83 grams, 17cm (6 3/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number BA11; found near Wells on Sea, Norfolk, UK 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. Fine condition.
10th-7th century BC. A bronze spearhead with leaf-shaped blade, midrib with narrow lateral flutes, tapering socket with raised rib above the mouth, opposed holes for attachment. Recorded with the Portable Antiquities Scheme with reference number NMS-853213; accompanied by a print out of the PAS report. 62 grams, 11cm (4 1/2"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number BA10; found Beeston with Bittering, Norfolk; 15 February 2015. 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. Fine condition.
10th-7th century BC. A bronze spearhead comprising a broad tapering socket and midrib with lateral flanges forming a leaf-shaped blade. The Searcher, February 2014, p.63 (this spearhead"). 64 grams, 10.5cm (4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number BA12; found Ramsgate, Kent; before 1980. 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. Fine condition.
10th-7th century BC. A cast bronze spearhead with tapering socket and leaf-shaped blade with lozengiform midrib; collar to the socket mouth and wood remaining inside; opposed holes for attachment pins. 166 grams, 16cm (6 1/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number BA13; found Foxton, Cambridgeshire, UK; before 2000. 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. Fine condition.
2nd millennium BC. A lentoid-section bronze triangular blade with rounded point, three mounting holes to the tang. 25 grams, 11.5cm (4 1/2"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number BA16; formerly in the Michael Nellist collection; found Lincolnshire, UK 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.
12th-8th century BC. A bronze helical arm-ring, round in section with one tapering end. 205 grams, 10.5cm (4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number BA22; previously the property of a Mayfair gentleman; formerly in the Gawain McInley 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. Fine condition.
2nd millennium BC. A mixed bronze group comprising: a razor fragment with leaf-shaped blade and long tang; a single-edged T-section knife blade with rounded tip. 15 grams total, 5-11.5cm (2 - 4 1/2"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number BA17 and 18; formerly in the Michael Nellist collection; found Haverhill, Suffolk and London, UK 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. [2, No Reserve] Fine condition.
2nd millennium BC. A mixed group of bronze fragments comprising: a serrated crown or headband section with serration on both edges of the curved band; ten fragments of various types. 134 grams total, 36-69mm (1 1/2 - 2 3/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection numbers BA23 and 24; found various sites in Lincolnshire, UK. 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. [11, No Reserve] Fair condition.
1st-19th century AD. A mixed group including a Roman glass lachrimarium with bulbous body and everted rim; a Roman bronze finger ring; a Roman bronze bracelet; a Roman ceramic jug handle; a Roman propeller belt fitting; a Bronze Age dagger fragment; an Anglo-Saxon pelta-shaped harness mount; five buckles; finger ring fragments and other items. 305 grams total, lachrimarium: 86mm (3 1/2"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection numbers 72,73,76 and 81; found various sites in the UK; CE73 found by Chriss Rudd near Bradbury Rings, Dorset, UK, in the 1980s. 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. [31, No Reserve] Fine condition.
2nd century AD. A bronze plate brooch with central vesica panel and radiating arms, enamel detailing, hinged pin to the reverse. Cf. Mackreth, D.F. Brooches in Late Iron Age and Roman Britain, Oxford, 2011, item 7612. 6.87 grams, 40mm (1 3/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection numbers COP5; 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 hinge-headed bow brooch with enamelled bow, balustered foot, hinged pin to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 995. 6.40 grams, 41mm (1 3/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection numbers US26 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 hexagonal plate brooch with convex plaque, central boss, enamelled fields with running scroll and ivy-leaf designs, remains of hinge and catchplate to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Iron Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985, item 599 for type. 20 grams, 42mm (1 3/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection numbers SSU1; 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.
2nd century AD. A bronze plate bronze formed as concentric circles with radiating arms each terminating in a ring-and-dot; hinged pin and catch to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 529. 8.64 grams, 26mm (1"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection numbers D17; 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 derivative brooch with five radiating knops to the headplate, cusped bow and carinated bulb, tongue-shaped footplate wi9th knop finial; sprung pin to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Ancient Brooches and Other Artefacts, Oxford, 1989, item 1539. 17 grams, 41mm (1 3/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection numbers US29 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.
2nd century AD. A bronze axe-shaped plate brooch of openwork type with hinged pin to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Ancient Brooches and Other Artefacts, Oxford, 1989, item 1630. 15 grams, 47mm (1 3/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection numbers AXB2; 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 flat bronze plate brooch, square with notched ring and central boss, pointillé tendrils, four arms each with a bone appliqué disc; hinged p[in and catch to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987 item 1087 for type. 6.67 grams, 43mm (1 3/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection numbers L3; 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.
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