2nd-3rd century AD. A tinned bronze plate brooch formed as two La Tène trumpet motifs with scrolled detailing; hinge and catch to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Ancient Brooches and Other Artefacts, Oxford, 1989 item 1626. 11 grams, 45mm (1 3/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number SS4; 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.
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1st century BC-1st century AD. A mixed group of bronze clothes fasteners from the Rudd collection comprising: CE31 toggle of the Dobunni, hammerhead type with attachment bar; CE32 toggle of the Belgae with narrow attachment loop; CE33 clothes fastener of the Iceni, hollow-formed bulb and stud; CE34 clothes fastener of the Catuvellauni, boss-and-loop type; CE35 clothes fastener of the Catuvellauni, boss-and-loop type with straight edge to loop; CE36 clothes fastener of the Iceni, hammerhead type with triangular loop. 70 grams total, 20-41mm (3/4 - 1 3/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection numbers CE31 CE32-36; found Warwickshire, Hampshire and formerly in the Don Lee collection, East Anglia; Higham Ferrers, Northants; and Narborough, Norfolk, UK;CE31 formerly part of the Michael Nellist collection; previously with Bernard C. Pickard, Dorset, UK; found near Cranborne Chase, Dorset, UK; accompanied by a letter from Bernard Pickard to Michael Nellist confirming the provenance and an article by John Davies entitled The Land of Boudica, and Bronze Age Metalwork, by Shire Archaeology, P.51 showing similar toggles. 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. [6 No Reserve] Fine condition.
10th-12th century AD. A group of two miniature bronze spoons comprising of: one with shallow leaf-shaped bowl and round-section decorated handle; one with shallow round-section bowl and flat decorated handle; both pierced for suspension. Korshun, V.E. Yazcheskye Priveski Drevnei Rusi X-XIV Vekov, volume I, Moscow, 2012 item D.3.04. 10.21 grams total, 67-75mm (2 1/2 - 3"). Property of an American collector; acquired 1980-2000. [2 No Reserve] Fine condition.
10th-12th century AD. A flat bronze pendant of a bird with wide ribbed tail and decorated body, possibly a cockerel; pierced with suspension ring. Cf. Sedov, B.B. Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987 pl.VIII, item 7. 2.12 grams, 30mm (1 1/4"). Property of an American collector; acquired 1980-2000. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
1st-3rd century AD. Group comprising: Claudius, as (reverse of Minerva); sesterius (reverse of wreath); Trajan, sestertius (reverse of Roma); Philip I, Moesia, bronze (reverse of figure between bull and lion); another, as (reverse of standing figure"). 95 grams total. . With collector envelopes. [5 No Reserve] Fine.
14th-16th century AD. A pair of gilt bronze mounts in the form of triangular strips crown shaped finial to the top, scrolling band to the side, floral bound fillets to the centre, rosettes to the side and scrolling floral terminals. 47 grams, 49mm average (1 3/4"). Property of a Middlesex gentleman; previously in a UK collection formed in the 1980s. [2 No Reserve] 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.
11th century AD. A bronze mount, hollow to the reverse, of a mask with lentoid eyes, ribbed hair, scrolled band to the brow, curled moustache and two points to the underside; modelled on the masks shown on Anglo-Scandinavian stirrup mounts of Williams's Class B, Type 4. Cf. Williams, D. Late Saxon Stirrup-Strap Mounts, York, 1997 p.97. 21 grams, 28mm (1"). From an old North Country collection; found near Ragby, Lincolnshire, UK, in 1996. Fine condition.
1st-2nd century AD. A bronze T-shaped bow brooch with curved ledge for the spring, arched bow with ropework detailing, raised panels to the reverse above and below, spring, pin and catch to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Iron Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985 item 385. 18 grams, 58mm (2 1/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number TS1; 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.
19th century AD. A group of Bidriware bronze vessels with silver inlay consisting of: a hookah base with flared rim inlaid with petal pattern and vertical lines with dot motif, to the shoulder a scrolling plant motif with elongated petals below and vertical lines with dot motif; to the base further elongated petals with flower motif to the rolled edge; a vase with inlaid circles to the rim, dashed lines running vertically to a lip; neck widening to a globular body with dashed lines, horizontal band to neck and body with repeating cross motif; to the base elongated petal pattern with small petals to the foot. See Lal, K., Bidri Ware: National Museum Collection, National Museum New Delhi, 1990. 1.78 kg, 18-19cm (7 - 7 1/2"). Ex South London collection; acquired in the late 1990s. Fine condition.
10th century AD. A D-shaped fire steel comprising of a bronze body with engraved pair of Jellinge-style beasts on both sides, inserted iron part to the underside; attachment loop to the top. 31.47 grams, 51mm (2"). Property of an American collector; acquired 1980-2000. Fine condition, professionally cleaned and conserved. Rare.
1st century BC-1st century AD. A bronze figurine comprising a horse with one raised foreleg, extended tail, collar to the neck, upright mane, rider with tunic flared to the saddle, extended left hand raised right hand with central void. Cf. Rolland, H. Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965 item 107 for horse posture. 33 grams total, 54mm (2 1/4"). From the Haley collection, Halifax, UK; acquired on the UK art market. [2] Fine condition.
2nd century BC-1st century AD. A bronze flat-ring terret of the Iceni with incised borders, knop to the inner void. Reported to Erica Darch (Norfolk FLO), October 2004 (with TE3 and TE4), Portable Antiquities Scheme with reference number NMS-30AC24; accompanied by copies of the PAS report and official PAS drawings. Portable Antiquities Scheme Annual Report 2004/05 Fig. 29 p.30 and p.32; accompanied by a copy of the annual report pages. 43 grams, 72mm (3"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number TE3; found Castle Rising, Norfolk, UK; in 1994. Dr Hutcheson says of this object: 'It is not a terret similar to any other currently known…a decorative item of horse paraphernalia…no parallels for this artefact'; accompanied by a copy of Dr Hutcheson's report dated 4th November 2004. 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. Excessively rare, possibly unique.
9th-7th century BC. A bronze axe head with wide triangular-section blade, three raised ribs to the socket, a flattened knob to the rear of the socket. Cf. The State Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg, Inventory Number 1732-1. 431 grams, 16.5cm (6 1/2"). From a European collection; previously in a large American collection formed in Chicago, Illinois, USA, in 1995; previously in the Mansees collection; formed 1950s-early 1990s. Very fine condition.
13th-14th century AD. A flat-section bronze hoop with discoid bezel, intaglio profile bust of a nimbate saint with cross pommee before and cross potent behind the face. 7.64 grams, 22mm overall, 19.24mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9 1/4 Europe 20.38 Japan 19) (1"). Property of a Surrey collector; acquired in the early 1970s. Very fine condition.
1st-3rd century AD. A set of bronze fittings for a strong-box comprising: rectangular plate with three slots and mounting holes; ten studs with large discoid heads (one in situ in the plate); two rectangular hasps each with staple and mounting hole; a latch with openwork panel; a ring with four lengths of chain; two rings, one with ferrous attachments; a discoid plaque with domed centre; a drop handle and attachment brackets; a ring with key shank and wards. 246 grams total, plaque: 12.5 x 11cm (5 x 4 1/4"). Property of a Surrey collector; acquired in the early 1970s. [19] Mainly fine condition.
7th century BC. A Sompting Type socketted axehead with loop and distinctive double crescentic ridged decoration, large bulbous collar, panel to each face with raised ribs denoting flanges, short blade with slightly convex cutting edge; sturdy lateral loop. Cf. Evans, J. The Ancient Bronze Implements, Weapons and Ornaments of Great Britain and Ireland, London, 1881 items 130, 144; Moore, C.N. & Rowlands, M. Bronze Age Metalwork in Salisbury Museum, Salisbury, 1972 item 48; Schmidt, P.K. & Burgess, C.B. The Axes of Scotland and Northern England, Prähistorische Bronzefunde, Ab. IX, vol. 7 Munich, 1981 item 1592. 316 grams, 12cm. (4 3/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK, formed since the 1970s; collection number AX55 previously in the Sir Richard Ground (1949-2014) Collection, Derbyshire, UK; acquired Vickery Antiquities Shop, UK; accompanied by a copy of the vendor's auction listing, original invoice, and Sir Richard's personal illustrated catalogue sheets which describe the piece fully, give details and circumstances of his acquisition, academic references and general notes. See also two variants of South-Eastern Type axes, Schmidt & Burgess pl.85 no.1280 (Worthing Variant) and No.1287. 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 century AD. A bronze plate brooch of four gamma-shaped legs with incised linear detailing; hinged pin and catch to the reverse. Cf. Mackreth, D.F. Brooches in Late Iron Age and Roman Britain, Oxford, 2011 item 11344 for type. 11 grams, 29mm (1 1/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number SW1; 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.
13th-15th century AD. A mixed bronze group comprising: a talbot on a hinged attachment stud; an openwork rosette; an enamelled plaque with scene of a figure beneath an arch; a gilt heater shield with enamelled arms 'a bend coticed between six lions rampant' (de Bohun family"). 59 grams total, 33-67mm (1 1/4 - 2 3/4"). Ex Stratford collection, Suffolk, UK; acquired on the UK art market after 2000. [4 No Reserve] Fine condition.
2nd century AD. A pair of bronze plate brooches comprising: a bird with raised head, short wings, hinged pin and catch to the reverse; a bird in profile with feather detailing to the chest, hinged p[in and catch to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Ancient and Romano-British Brooches, Sherborne, 1982 item 164 170 for types. 6.99 grams, 26-35mm (1 - 1 1/2"). From a West London collector; previously in a collection formed between 1990-2000. [2 No Reserve] Fine condition.
2nd century BC-1st century AD. A bronze miniature axe with rilled band to one face. 3.62 grams, 25mm (1"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number CE53; formerly part of the Michael Nellist collection; previously with Bernard C. Pickard, Dorset, UK; found near Cranborne Chase, Dorset, UK; accompanied by a letter from Bernard Pickard to Michael Nellist confirming the provenance. 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 millennium BC. A bronze socketted axehead with double collar below the socket, lateral loops joining at the collar, reinforced sides, slightly curved edge. 236 grams, 10.5cm (4"). From the family collection of a London gentleman; formed in the late 1940s-1950s; thence by descent. [No Reserve] Fine condition, chipped.
6th-7th century AD. A bronze pelta-shaped mount with low-relief image of a three-strand looped serpent; suspension loop above, stud to the reverse. Cf. West, S. A Corpus of Anglo-Saxon Finds From Suffolk, East Anglian Archaeology 84 Ipswich, 1998 items 21 9 11 for type. 4.35 grams, 21mm (3/4"). Found near Great Saxham, Suffolk, UK. Fine condition.
9th-11th century AD. A bronze torc made of three round-section rods entwined together and coiled flat-section terminals forming a loop. 67 grams, 16.2cm (6 1/4"). Property of a professional gentleman, acquired 2011; formerly in a private collection formed before 1950. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.
11th century AD. A bronze mount of Class A, Type 1 with silver-inlaid addorsed horse-heads beneath the pierced loop, two holes below, ledge to the reverse. Cf. Williams, D. Late Saxon Stirrup-Strap Mounts, York, 1997 p.27 item 4. 21 grams, 46mm (1 3/4"). Found Humberside, UK. Fine condition.
10th-11th century AD. An iron fire steel with a bronze openwork handle, formed as a pair of horses and riders facing outwards. Cf. Arbman, H. Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940 pl.144 item 1. 37 grams, 73mm (3"). From the family collection of a London gentleman; formed in the late 1940s-1950s; thence by descent. Fine condition, cleaned and conserved.
1st century AD. A tinned bronze skeuomorphic brooch with openwork grids flanking a scooped chevron, three attachment loops, hinged pin and catch to the reverse. 6.67 grams, 42mm (1 3/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number US33; 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.
Roman Period, 30 BC-323 AD. A bronze figurine of a dog on a rectangular base with loop to the shoulders. Cf. Flinders Petrie, W.M. Amulets illustrated by the Egyptian Collection in University College, London, reprinted London, 1994 item 229(d) for type. 4.68 grams, 22mm (1"). Ex Michael Nellist collection, Cornwall, UK; acquired on the UK art market 1970-2000. The Mike Nellist Collection. His interest in antiquity was piqued when, during the 1970s, he spent some time working in Israel and had the opportunity to visit Roman-period locations including Lake Galilee and Masada, the site of the famous Judaean revolt and subsequent massacre. He made his first purchases at that time and was soon building an enviable collection of artefacts. While at university, he was able to study human remains at first hand in conjunction with archaeological research and from there his passion for the human aspects of historical research was kindled. Now retired, Mike indulges one of his other passions – wildlife and nature photography. Fine condition.
2nd century AD. A bronze disc brooch with enamelled field and six roundels, rilled border; hinged pin and catch to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987 item 1030. 4.35 grams, 15mm (1/2"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number D12; 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 decorated knife comprising an iron single-edged blade with swept edge and openwork detail to the centre, hilt formed as bronze scales with rectangular bolster and crouching panther handle modelled in the round. 88 grams, 15.5cm (6 1/4"). Property of a Surrey collector; acquired in the early 1970s. Very fine condition.
2nd century AD. A bronze plate brooch of a leaping lion with enamelled cell to the flank and eye, punched detail to the mane; pin-lugs and catch to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987 item 1193. 4.76 grams, 32mm (1 1/4"). Found near Lincoln, Lincolnshire, UK. Fine condition.
1st-2nd century AD. A matched group of three hollow-formed bronze rein guides, each a tubular shaft with flared base and rim, flange above with gussetted finial and concentric rings; two lateral arms, each a swan's head and neck with feather detailing to the underside, holes for attachment pins above the base. [A video of this lot is available on the TimeLine Auctions website] 3.3 kg total, 17.5cm (6 3/4"). Property of a London gentleman; by inheritance from collections of family members. [3 No Reserve] Fine condition.
1st century AD. A bronze openwork plate brooch formed as radiating La Tène trumpet motifs; sprung pin and catch to the reverse. Cf. Mackreth, D.F. Brooches in Late Iron Age and Roman Britain, Oxford, 2011 item 11664 for type. 17 grams, 37mm (1 1/2"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number O28; 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.
1st-2nd century AD. A substantial bronze D-shaped bowl mount with lateral vine-leaf detail, knop finial, transverse band above with substantial ring; face of a Bacchant (maenad) in high relief with headband and knops above the brow. 166 grams, 80mm (3 1/4"). Property of a European gentleman living in London; acquired in the UK before 1980. Maenads (Bacchantes) were portrayed as inspired by Dionysus into a state of ecstatic frenzy through a combination of dancing and intoxication. Very fine condition.
1st-2nd century AD. A hollow-formed bronze spout from an aquamanile with horse-head above, beaded ribs to the forward face, bearded male mask below with lentoid eyes; hole to the reverse. 107 grams, 10.5cm (4"). Property of a London gentleman; by inheritance from collections of family members. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
6th century AD. A bronze small-long bow brooch with square headplate, carinated bow and trapezoidal footplate; concentric circles to the headplate enclosing ring-and-dot motifs, border of pellets, ring-and-dots with extensions to the footplate with pellets; pin-lug and catch to the reverse. Cf. MacGregor, A. & Bolick, E. A Summary Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon Collections (Non-Ferrous Metals), Oxford, 1993 item 15.17. 13 grams, 59mm (2 1/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number US60; formerly in the Don Lee collection; found Kent or Essex, 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.
Qajar Dynasty, 1794-1925 AD. A bronze shield with carinated rim, domed central field, rolled rim; four bosses to the field covering attachment points for the strap to the reverse; low-relief scenes of hunting and horsemanship to the field, calligraphic text to the rim. 1.3 kg, 48cm (18 3/4"). Property of a Californian collector; acquired 1970s-1990s. Fine condition.
9th-13th century AD. A group of cross pendants comprising of: two lead pendants, one equal-armed and one with low-relief cross to one side; two bronze with a low-relief robed figure to one side; one equal-armed from dark red stone; four bronze with incised decoration; one equal-armed made of bronze. 83 grams total, 27-42mm (1 - 1 3/4"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 1995. [10] Fine condition.
13th-14th century AD. A pair of bronze heater-shaped harness pendants comprising: one with red enamelled saltire engrailed, arms of the Tiptoft family, with print-out history of the Tiptoft barony; one with cotised bend between six lions rampant, arms of the de Bohun family. Cf. Ashley, S. Medieval Armorial Horse Furniture in Norfolk, East Anglian Archaeology 101 Dereham, 2002 item 46 (Tiptoft), 68-9 (de Bohun"). 31 grams total, 41-46mm (1 3/4"). Ex Stratford collection, Suffolk, UK; acquired on the UK art market after 2000. [2 No Reserve] Fine condition, one loop absent.
2nd-3rd century AD. A bronze brooch of P-shaped type with deep tapering bow, transverse bar above, slender foot with chamfered edges and D-section catch coiled about the shank, substantial hinged pin to the reverse; median panel of reserved zigzags and four holes to accommodate separate knops. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987 item 1244 for type. 13 grams, 60mm (2 1/2"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number E81; 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.
12th-8th century BC. A South-Eastern Type bronze looped and socket axehead with narrow collar, flared blade with almost straight cutting edge; thick lateral loop; remains of casting sprues to the mouth. Cf. Schmidt, P.K. & Burgess, C.B. The Axes of Scotland and Northern England, Prähistorische Bronzefunde, Ab.IX, vol.7 Munich, 1981 p.212. Recorded with Portable Antiquities Scheme, reference number NCL-A9DD83; accompanied by a copy of the PAS report. 202 grams, 12cm (4 3/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number AX52; previously in the Sir Richard Ground (1949-2014) Collection, Derbyshire, UK; acquired privately, 2006; found Duxford, Cambridgeshire, 2005; accompanied by a copy of the vendor's auction listing and Sir Richard's personal illustrated catalogue sheets which describe the piece fully, give details and circumstances of his acquisition, academic references and general notes. 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.
9th-14th century AD. A mixed group of bronze belt and strap mounts comprising: a plaque with notched edges, scrolled ends; a tongue-shaped finial with cotton-reel end; a D-section plaque with waisted middled and acorn ends; a rectangular slot reinforcement; a plaque formed as three radiating crescents. 19 grams total, 17-47mm (3/4 - 1 3/4"). Private collection, London, UK; formerly with Persepolis Gallery, Mayfair, London, UK; in the 1980s. [5] Fine condition.
2nd millennium BC. A broad leaf-shaped bronze blade with rounded shoulder and short tang, raised midrib with fuller and curved ends extending to the shoulders. See discussion in Branigan, K. Aegean Metalwork of the Early and Middle Bronze Age, Oxford, 1974 p.8-21. 466 grams, 42cm (16 1/2"). Acquired on the London art market prior to 1980. Fine condition.
1st century AD. A bronze seal box with four holes to the base, two lateral slots, hinged lid with sitting ram(?) in a beaded border, punched fleece detailing. Cf. Hammond, B. Benet's Artefacts of England and the United Kingdom, Third Edition, Witham, 2014 p.05 no.R16-0109. 6.24 grams, 26mm (1"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number CE64; part of the Sutton-on-Trent 'treasure'; found Sutton-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire, UK. On 19 May 2009 Chris Rudd received images of a Celtic tankard handle and other objects that had been found inside the remains of a late Iron Age or early Romano-British cauldron or bucket that had been unearthed on a farm near Sutton-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire. Recognising the significance of the hoard, he advised that it should be reported to the local PAS finds liaison officer, but also added that if a museum did not acquire the hoard, that he would be keen to buy it. The hoard was reported to FLO Rachel Atherton and then examined at the British Museum. Two years later Chris was fortunate enough to be given the opportunity to purchase the hoard for his own collection, including the 'jewel' in the bucket - the Sutton-on-Trent Tankard Handle. Being a Roman object it might be easy to see this creature with a 'spotted' coat as a leopard. However, its British context - essentially rural, mainly agrarian and pastoral - suggests that the animal is perhaps more likely to be a sheep or ram with a woolly coat, cf. three earlier bronze coins of the Catuvellauni, ABC 2655 2694 and 2733. 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 partly absent.
2nd century AD. A gilt-bronze plate brooch with concentric rings of raised collars, punched ropework detailing, six lobes around a stepped central boss with knop finial, lug and catch to the reverse. Cf. Mackreth, D.F. Brooches in Late Iron Age and Roman Britain, Oxford, 2011 item 11592 for type. 7.57 grams, 22mm (1"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number U25; 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 millennium BC. A group of three strings with various decorative components comprising of: forged bronze twisted tubular beads, straight and ring beads, red and white stone beads, zoomorphic beads, decorated hammer and bell-shaped pendants, a large green glass bead. 326 grams total, 26-50cm (10 1/4 - 19 1/2"). From a European collection; previously in a large American collection formed in Chicago, Illinois, USA, in 1995; previously in the Mansees collection; formed 1950s-early 1990s. [3] Fine condition.
2nd century BC-2nd century AD. A bronze penannular brooch with round-section hoop, scrolled terminals with erect button finials, long round-section pin. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987 item 1296 and discussion there. 18 grams, 76mm (3"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number Pe11; found by EH in Ampthill, Bedfordshire, in 2013. Hattatt's notes describe a superficially similar brooch from the Fawcett collection, there erroneously labelled 'Celtic'. The closest comparanda for that brooch are in the German area between the Rivers Weser and Oder. It may be that the present example represents a unique or rare introduced Continental or Scandinavian form, not given in e.g. Beck, H. et al. Fibel und Fibeltracht, Berlin, 2000 or Heynowski, R. Bestimmungsbuch Archaeologie: Fibeln, Munich, 2012. 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. Very rare.
1st century AD. A bronze round-section penannular brooch with rilled and balustered terminals, round-section pin with flat end coiled about the shank. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987 item 1281 for type. 12 grams, 38mm (1 1/2"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number Pe7; 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. Scarce.
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