1st-2nd century AD. A bronze trumpet brooch with conical head and ribbed bow, median balustered bulb, enamelled panels above and below, tiered foot, catchplate; spring and pin to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Iron Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985 item 431. 20 grams, 59mm (2 1/2"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number Tr3; formerly in the Fabulous Fibulas collection, Southern UK; formed in the 1980s and 1990s. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
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12th-8th century BC. A Late Bronze Age bronze socketted hammerhead with collar to the mouth, raised ring-and-dot motif to the lower end on each face and above this a heart-shaped bilinear motif with three pellets; the hammer-face slightly convex, casting seams to the long edges. 75 grams, 66 mm (2 1/2"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number BA20; ex TimeLine sale 1st November 2013 lot 1461; 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. Very fine condition. Rare.
9th century AD. A bronze discoid plate brooch with concentric bands of pellets, central profile bust and legend imitating a coin; pierced lug and catch to the reverse. Cf. Hammond, B. British Artefacts vol.2 - Middle Saxon & Viking, Witham, 2010 item 1.1.2-g. 19 grams, 41mm (1 3/4"). Found Saxilby, Lincolnshire, UK. Fine condition, usage wear.
1st-2nd century AD. A bronze dragonesque brooch of Parisian type with openwork body, raised lentoid cells, pellet eyes and central boss, scrolled pin. Cf. Hattatt, R. Ancient and Romano-British Brooches, Sherborne, 1982 item 155 for type. 8.40 grams, 50mm (2"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number DB23; formerly in the Fabulous Fibulas Collection, Southern UK; formed in the 1980s and 1990s. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. Very fine condition.
2nd century AD. A tinned bronze plate brooch with incised leaf and palmette detailing, four round voids, applied bone roundels; hinged pin and catch to the reverse. Cf. Mackreth, D.F. Brooches in Late Iron Age and Roman Britain, Oxford, 2011 item 15491 for type. 5.66 grams, 33mm (1 1/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number O16; 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.
4th-12th century AD. A mixed group of rings comprising of: a bronze with raised octagonal bezel and engraved bird; a bronze with D-section ring and triangular arms, discoid bezel with a tree(?), a brass round-section ring with discoid bezel and hippocampus(?) 12 grams total, 19-24mm (3/4 - 1"). Ex Swiss collection; acquired 1980s. [3 No Reserve] Fine condition.
10th-11th century AD. A bronze tongue-shaped strap fitting with raised panel and two attachment lugs; panel with low-relief design of a dragon and serpent in profile; old collector's accession label' 91.264'. 9.70 grams, 41mm (1 3/4"). From an important Mayfair collection; catalogue number 537; collection number 39.264; acquired 1991. Fine condition.
13th-15th century AD. A bronze heater-shaped harness pendant with integral loop above, blue enamelled field with engrailed saltire motif. See Ashley, S. Medieval Armorial Horse Furniture in Norfolk, East Anglian Archaeology 101 Dereham, 2002. 8.73 grams, 44mm (1 3/4"). Property of a Norfolk collector. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
4th-3rd millennium BC. A bulbous ceramic jar with flared rim, band of polychrome motifs to the shoulder separating a frieze of a fish, a zebu and a gryphon. See Satyawadi, S. Proto-Historic Pottery of Indus Valley Civilisation: Study of Painted Motifs, Perspectives in Indian Art and Archaeology vol.2 New Delhi, 1994. 718 grams, 17cm (6 3/4"). From an important London collection of Bronze Age pottery; formed 1970s-1980. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
6th-8th century AD. A set of bronze items comprising of: a bronze belt buckle with a triangular plate and kidney-shaped loop; a joined rectangular and tongue-shaped strap end plates. 87 grams total, 11-12.2cm (4 1/4 - 4 3/4"). Property of a professional gentleman, acquired 2011; formerly in a private collection formed before 1950. [2 No Reserve] Fine condition, minor cracks.
1st-2nd century AD. A bronze military standard finial of an eagle with wings spread, holding in its claws a square-section block with corkscrew ends symbolising thunder; the forward face inscribed 'VII'; block and tail pierced for attachment. [A video of this lot is available on the TimeLine Auctions website] 224 grams, 11cm (4 1/4"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired by his father in the 1970s; thence by descent. Legio VII existed in several forms during its history. Legio VII Claudia Pia Fidelis took part in Caesar's invasion of Gaul in 58 BC. Legio Septima Claudia was raised in Spain and took part in the Roman operations in Gaul. Legio Septima Gemina was founded in 68 AD in Spain by the general Galba to take part in his rebellion against the emperor Nero. Very fine condition. Rare.
4th-3rd millennium BC. A terracotta jar with bulbous body and flat base, raised rim, bands of polychrome geometric ornament framing a frieze with three zebus. [A video of this lot is available on the TimeLine Auctions website] 2.3 kg, 29cm (11 1/2"). From an important London collection of Bronze Age pottery; formed 1970s-1980. Fine condition.
8th-10th century AD. A bronze ring with expanding shoulder to a rectangular bezel with crenellated edges; to the centre two figures standing either side of, and holding, a tall cross. 8 grams, 22.66mm overall, 20.38mm internal diameter (approximate ring size British V, USA 10 1/2 Europe 23.99 Japan 23) (1"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s. Very fine condition. A large wearable size.
16th century AD. A bronze figure of St, Michael standing on a scaphoid base wearing a loose knee-length tunic and mantle, with wings spread and halo to th head, spear/staff in the left hand, right arm bent; the face modelled in the half-round, the rest in low-relief. 109 grams, 12cm (4 3/4"). Property of a London gentleman; found in a 17th century Norfolk house. Fine condition, hand and spearhead absent.
1st-2nd century AD. A bronze handle with mask; the bow lentoid in section with D-shaped lower plate, ribbed collar; the figural plaque hollow-formed with mask of Faunus(?) modelled in the half-round with luxuriant curly hair, large eyes, goat's ears, short ribbed beard below with knop finial; mounted on a custom-made stand. See Rolland, H. Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965 items 290, 291 292 for type. 244 grams, 14.5cm including stand (5 3/4"). Property of an Essex collector; acquired on the European art market. Faunus was the old Italic god of nature and the protector of shepherds. His title Innus means 'the most fruitful', and this relates to his powers of fertility. As well as a god of nature he also had oracular powers which involved the interpretation of noises from woodland, as well as reveal the future through dreams and voices in sacred groves. The majority of his temples were in rural settings but he also had a temple on Tiber Island in Rome with his main festival being held on December 5th. Very fine condition.
1st century AD. A tinned bronze crescent plate brooch with knop finials, dentilled outer edge, attachment loop, reserved geometric ornament on an enamelled field; pin-lugs and catch to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Ancient and Romano-British Brooches, Sherborne, 1982 item 141 for type. 8.55 grams, 33mm (1 1/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number PB8; 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 century AD. A mixed group of bronze kräftige profilierte bow brooches each with a flared bow and sprung pin; three with openwork detailing to the catchplate. 239 grams total, 45-97mm (1 3/4 - 4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection numbers KP1-10; formerly in the Fabulous Fibulas collection, Southern UK; formed in the 1980s and 1990s. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. [10 No Reserve] Fine condition.
2nd century AD. A tinned bronze discoid plate brooch with the centre formed as four crescents connected by a cross with a hole to each finial; part hinged pin and catch to the reverse. Cf. Mackreth, D.F. Brooches in Late Iron Age and Roman Britain, Oxford, 2011 item 11423 for type. 9.79 grams, 44mm (1 3/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number O7; 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.
15th-12th century BC. A substantial wing-flanged bronze axehead with broad flared blade and convex cutting edge, lateral rhomboid slightly in-turned flanges; shallow facet to the blade. Cf. Schmidt, P.K. & Burgess, C.B. The Axes of Scotland and Northern England, Prähistorische Bronzefunde, Ab. IX, vol. 7 Munich, 1981 p.100-4. 315 grams, 13cm (5"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number AX22; previously in the Sir Richard Ground (1949-2014) Collection, Derbyshire, UK; acquired privately, 2008; found Burton Agnes, North Yorkshire, UK, 2008; accompanied by a copy of the vendor's auction listing, receipt and provenance confirmation; 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. Very fine condition.
5th century AD. A gilt-bronze mirror with openwork scrolled tendrils to the long edges, pelta to each short edge, the upper one with flanking dolphins; central rectangle with scrolls, pointillé detailing and ropework border, D-shaped silver reflecting panel; pierced lug handle to the reverse. 126 grams, 14cm (5 1/2"). From an old British private collection; formed between 1975 and 1985. Fine condition, usage wear.
1st-3rd century AD. A group of bronze medical instruments consisting of a double ended forked probe; a spoon with medial ribs; a spoon with miniature bowl and medial rectangular band of decoration; a probe with blunt ends. 68 grams, 12-23cm (4 3/4 - 9"). Property of a North London gentleman; previously in an important European collection. [4] Fine condition.
1st-3rd century AD or later. A group of twelve glass beads of varying colour and design strung on a bronze wire, coiled at the ends, and with large bronze pendant in the centre in the shape of ivy leaves; a pair of earrings with bronze wire hook, yellow and white glass mosaic beads and ivy leaf pendants below; possibly African. 75 grams total, necklace 13.7cm, earrings 63mm (5 1/2 - 2 1/2"). Private collection, Bath, Avon, UK. [3] Fine condition.
10th-8th century BC. A Yorkshire Type socketted bronze axehead with bulbous collar, three raised ribs on each face extending to the blade; flared blade with slightly convex cutting edge, sturdy lateral loop. Cf. Schmidt, P.K. & Burgess, C.B. The Axes of Scotland and Northern England, Prähistorische Bronzefunde, Ab. IX, vol. 7 Munich, 1981 p.223-239. 282 grams, 10.5cm (4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number AX48; previously in the Sir Richard Ground (1949-2014) Collection, Derbyshire, UK; acquired privately, 2007; ex Christopher Wren Collection; found Kent, UK, before 1990; accompanied by a copy of the vendor's auction listing, invoice, customs declaration and UK Cultural Export licence when exported to Bermuda; 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, edge slightly chipped from use.
1st-2nd century AD. A bronze razor with handle in the form of a leaping lion, detailing to the mane, shoulders and tail, mouth open snarling; iron blade held between front and back paws; mounted on a custom-made stand. 135 grams, 80mm (3"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 1995. Very fine condition.
1st-2nd century AD. A pair of bronze prick spurs, formed from a D-section bracket with knob to each end and a conical pricket to the centre. 40 grams total, 50mm (2"). From the family collection of a London gentleman; formed in the late 1940s-1950s; thence by descent. [2 No Reserve] Very fine condition.
14th-15th century AD. A bronze figurine of St. John modelled in the half-round standing in loosely draped robes with head tilted, hands clasped and gospel(?) held in the crook of the left arm; pierced above the ankles, attachment point to the flat reverse; traces of gilding to the robes. Recorded with the Portable Antiquities Scheme with reference number DUR-04003E; accompanied by a print out of the PAS report. 193 grams, 12.5cm (5"). Found County Durham, 2017. Fine condition; abraded facial is attributed to recognised 'puritan' defacing, possibly at the time of the reformation.
Mid 2nd millennium BC. A Wantage Type low-flanged palstave axehead with convex cutting edge and carefully formed rebates to receive the handle; with ornamental cut-outs below the rebates. Cf. Schmidt, P.K. & Burgess, C.B. The Axes of Scotland and Northern England, Prähistorische Bronzefunde, Ab. IX, vol. 7 Munich, 1981 pl.59 nos. 801-808. Hammond, Brett Finding the Bronze Age in Britain, The Searcher, October 2014 Fig. 8 p.52 (this axehead"). Also illustrated in Benet's Artefacts, 3rd ed. 2014 Fig. B01-0411 p.53 (this axehead"). 417grams, 15.5cm (6"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number AX36; formerly in the Michael Nellist collection; acquired from Ancient & Oriental Ltd; found Thetford, 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.
Early 19th century AD. A cast bronze cruciform pendant with low-relief design to both faces: obverse with scene of cavalry combat and winged angel above, 'CRVX / S / VDALRICI' (cross of St. Ulrich); reverse with central figure holding a processional cross, flanking figures and text. 11 grams, 41mm (1 3/4"). Property of a Dutch collector; acquired on the European art market before 2000. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
1st century AD. A bronze hasp from a strong-box with bands of transverse ribbing, separate D-shaped loop, pierced lug to the underside. 64 grams, 92mm (3 3/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number CE61; 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. 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.
5th century AD. A bronze bow brooch comprising: a D-shaped headplate with concentric arcs of guilloche detailing, five radiating carinated barrel-shaped knops; a deep concave bow with vertical ribs; a lozengiform footplate with running guilloche detailing, discoid cells to the lateral angles; ribbed collar and beast-head finial; pierced pin-lugs and catch to the reverse. Cf. Menghin, W. The Merovingian Period. Europe Without Borders, Berlin, 2007 item VIII.2.5. 44 grams, 12cm (4 3/4"). Private collection, Cambridgeshire, UK; acquired prior to 2000. Very fine condition.
2nd millennium BC. A matched pair of sheet bronze discoid harness mounts, each with an integral cast loop to the inner face. See Savory, H.N. Guide Catalogue of the Bronze Age Collections, Cardiff, 1980, item 291 for type. 113 grams total, 95-98mm (3 3/4 - 4"). UK art market, acquired prior to 1980; formerly in the Maurice Braham collection. [2] Very fine condition.
Dated 1937 AD. Set comprising: silver crown, halfcrown, florin, shillings (2; English and Scottish types), sixpence and threepence; silver Maundy set (4; 4d, 3d, 2d and 1d); brass threepence; bronze penny, halfpenny and farthing; held in the Royal Mint red case of issue. S. PS16. 330 grams total, case 18.5 x 12.5cm. . [No Reserve] Proof; lightly toned.
13th-9th century BC. A bronze palstave type axe with rounded butt developing to two lateral flanges on each face extending past the ledge stop to form the shield-shaped enclosure with a transverse rib extending to the blade facet; 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. 345 grams, 14.5cm (5 3/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number AX27; previously in the Sir Richard Ground (1949-2014) Collection, Derbyshire, UK; acquired privately, 2006; 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.
4th-1st century BC. A bronze figurine of a horse with forelegs and hindlegs extended, neck arched and mouth open; depression to the shoulders and back to accept a rider figure; forelegs joined by a horizontal bar, hooves pierced for attachment. 85 grams, 95mm (3 3/4"). From the collection of a North West London gentleman; acquired in the 1980s. Fine condition, one back leg part absent.
2nd-3rd century AD. A tinned bronze plate brooch formed as three La Tène trumpet elements; pin-lugs and catch to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Ancient Brooches and Other Artefacts, Oxford, 1989 item 1621. 9.05 grams, 42mm (1 3/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number SS2; 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 millennium BC. A narrow bronze dagger with lentoid-section blade, crescentic lower guard, round-section grip with collars, rosette pommel. See Godard, F. The Art of Iran, London, 1965 item 90 for type. 240 grams, 33.5cm (13 1/4"). Private collection, London, UK; formerly with Persepolis Gallery, Mayfair, London, UK; in the 1980s. Fine condition.
17th-15th century BC. A sturdy bronze axehead with parallel sides, broad flared blade with very broad convex cutting edge, hammered lateral flanges, thin curved butt. Cf. Evans, J. The Ancient Bronze Implements, Weapons and Ornaments of Great Britain and Ireland, London, 1881 item 44; Moore, C.N. & Rowlands, M. Bronze Age Metalwork in Salisbury Museum, Salisbury, 1972 items 6 8; Schmidt, P.K. & Burgess, C.B. The Axes of Scotland and Northern England, Prähistorische Bronzefunde, Ab.IX, vol.7 Munich, 1981 p.72-5. 297 grams, 12.5cm (5"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number AX19; previously in the Sir Richard Ground (1949-2014) Collection, Derbyshire, UK; acquired privately, 2008; found Leicestershire, UK; accompanied by a copy of the vendor's auction listing and 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. 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.
4th-3rd century BC. A bronze fibula of La Tène type I with integral spring, pin and bow, additional wire in five coils to the forward face of the bow. See Hattatt, R. Iron Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985 item 725 for type. 8.13 grams, 50mm (2"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number E25; formerly in the Fabulous Fibulas collection, Southern UK; formed in the 1980s and 1990s. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. [No Reserve] Extremely fine condition. Very rare.
13th-14th century AD. A group of two heater-shaped bronze harness pendants comprising: one with red enamelled wavy lines blazoned 'Argent three pallets wavy gules', attributed to Willem de Valoynes in the Dering Roll; one with [argent or azure or vert or sable], a fess between crosslets or. 19 grams total, 36-41mm (1 1/2 - 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 century AD. A bronze disc brooch with enamelled field and reserved radiating lobes; sprung pin and catch to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Ancient and Romano-British Brooches, Sherborne, 1982 item 118. 4.03 grams, 21mm (1 3/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number D6; 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.
4th-2nd century BC. A bronze openwork plaque depicting a bull with rope around its neck being led to a large pole by five figure, one hanging from the bull's horns; behind the pole a large male figure leading a smaller figure by the head; below an interlaced serpent with horned head. 140 grams, 15.5cm (6"). Property of a London collector; by inheritance from his grandfather; acquired during travels in the Far East in the 1920s. Fine condition.
13th-14th century AD. A bronze heater-shaped harness pendant with suspension loop, enamelled field with reserved lion rampant and bend overall, attributed to the Churchill family of Dorset, with accompanying print-out. Cf. Ashley, S. Medieval Armorial Horse Furniture in Norfolk, East Anglian Archaeology 101 Dereham, 2002 item 72. 12 grams, 47mm (1 3/4"). Ex Stratford collection, Suffolk, UK; acquired on the UK art market after 2000. The Churchill arms specify a 'bendlet' i.e. a shorter bar not extending to meet the edges of the shield. However, the craftsman who made the pendant may have used some licence in the reproduction of the design. [No Reserve] Fine condition, loop open.
2nd century AD. A bronze plate brooch with enamelled disc to each end, transverse ribbed collar, lateral loops, triangular enamelled panel, radiating knops to the head; hinged pin and catch to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Ancient Brooches and Other Artefacts, Oxford, 1989 item 1612 for type. 11 grams, 43mm (1 3/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number CoP10; formerly in the David Winter 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, one loop absent.
14th century AD. A heater-shaped bronze harness pendant with pierced suspension lug above, enamelled arms comprising a red field with reserved three lions passant and blue field semé of fleurs-de-lis. See Ashley, S. Medieval Armorial Horse Furniture in Norfolk, East Anglian Archaeology 101 Dereham, 2002 for discussion. 11 grams, 49mm (2"). Found near Warwick, Warwickshire, UK. The royal arms do not usually take the form of England and France displayed side-by-side; most often they are quartered. Fine condition.
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