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Lot 532
Samuel Lipchytz (1880-1943). A bronze of a female dancer standing on one foot, the other extended, her gilt body with loose green patinated dress. Signed in the cast on the hem of the dress "S Lipchytz". Mounted on a shaped tapering square green granite base. Light wear to the gilding and the upstand folds of the dress, no chips, nicks or dents. noted. Ht. figure 32cm., overall 42cm.
Lot 530
Kees Verkade (Dutch 1941- ) A bronze group of two naked girls, back to back, arched outwards on tiptoe, their arms outstretched in exuberant display, titled "Les Jumelles"( the twins) by Kees Verkade, signed in the cast "K. Verkade '89" with foundry mark. On a square block hardwood base with the original sale label of the Catto Gallery. In excellent condition. Provenance:- acquired by the vendor in 1989 from this gallery. Ht.30cm., 35cm. overall with base.
Lot 732
2nd-1st century BC. A bronze brooch of La Tène type II with coiled spring, chord and pin, flat bow, returned foot with lateral catch, finial of bulbs and collars. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987 item 731 for type. 18 grams, 84mm (3 1/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number E29; 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.
Lot 1894
2nd century AD. A bronze bird plate brooch with head and neck modelled in the round, notched trailing edges to the wings and tail, ring-and-dot motifs; hinged pin and catch to the reverse. Cf. Mackreth, D.F. Brooches in Late Iron Age and Roman Britain, Oxford, 2011 vol.2 plate 126 for types. 25 grams, 43mm (1 3/4"). From the collection of an Essex gentleman; acquired on the UK art market in the 1990s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 933
Later 6th-7th century AD. A silver sword mount formed as a central square panel with cell above, four beast-head arms; the cell with inset garnet cloison and crimped gold foil behind; the centre hollow with slider-bar to the reverse; each arm a stylised beast-head with bilinear collar, bilinear brow-ridge and nasal, pellet eyes and nostrils with bilinear frames. [A video of this lot is available on the TimeLine Auctions website] See Franceschi, G., Jorn, A. & Magnus, B. Mennesker, Guder og Masker i Nordisk Jernalderkunst, vol.1 Borgen, 2005; Hammond, B. British Artefacts vol.1 - Early Anglo-Saxon, Witham, 2009; Menghin, W. Das Schwert im Frühen Mittelalter, Stuttgart, 1983; Pollington, S., Kerr, L. & Hammond, B. Wayland's Work: Anglo-Saxon Art, Myth & Material Culture from the 4th to 7th century, Ely, 2010; Mortimer, P. Woden's Warriors. Warriors and Warfare in 6th-7th Century Northern Europe, Ely, 2011. 18 grams, 45mm (1 3/4"). Property of a European gentleman; acquired German in the late 1960s-early 1970s. Sword pyramids were once a very rare class of find, discovered only in very high-status burials such as Niederstotzingen (Germany), Sutton Hoo Mound 1 (Suffolk, England) and the Broomfield barrow (Essex, England"). Since the 1980s, a quantity of such finds have come to light and the object-class is now better understood. They are found predominantly in England, the Rhineland, central Europe and southern Scandinavia, and were a short-lived display item. The classic form is a truncated hollow gold (or silver, or bronze) pyramid with a bar to the reverse, inset garnet and glass plaques to the four faces and top (Pollington et al., fig.8.52 and plates 19 54 55; Hammond, p.73-4; Menghin, map 22"). Several variant forms do exist, such as the octagonal-base and the conical types (Hammond, 2009 item 1.4.2.2-f; Mortimer, 2011 p.117"). Another common Continental variant includes a flat-section rectangular plaque, as well as a form with curved edges to the plaque (Menghin, map 23"). The present example with four beast-heads is apparently unique, although it has parallels in later harness and other mounts. The beast-heads have close parallels on the headplate of a 6th c. silver bow-brooch from Stora Gairvide, Gotland (Franceschi et all, item 75) and on the footplate of another from a burial mound at Sandal, Norway (Franceschi et al., item 66"). The exact purpose of the pyramids is not known, but when they occur in graves they are usually placed in pairs high on the sword's scabbard (Menghin, p.150 and fig.90) which suggests that they were used in the suspension of the scabbard from its belt, or more evocatively in the fastening of textile 'peace-bands' which secured the sword in its scabbard and provided a very visible demonstration that the owner did not intend to draw it in haste (Mortimer, p.116"). Very fine condition.
Lot 2132
5th-7th century AD. A bronze D-section hoop with a flat oval bezel, incised motif of two saints and a palm tree. 7.64 grams, 20.72mm overall, 18.16mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2 USA 8 Europe 17.00, Japan 16) (3/4"). Ex Swiss collection; acquired 1980s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 2857
16th century AD. A bronze oval and dome-shaped fitting with border of pelta shaped floral motif and oval shields; to the centre a high relief scallop shell with ridges to the body. 650 grams, 12cm (4 3/4"). Property of a Middlesex gentleman; previously in a UK collection formed in the 1980s. Fine condition.
Lot 1956
2nd century AD. A bronze plate brooch formed as a dolphin with media rib, scooped tail with enamelled cells, deeply curved body, annular enamelled eyes with central enamelled pellets, scale texturing, lateral fins; hinged pin and catch to the reverse. Cf. Mackreth, D.F. Brooches in Late Iron Age and Roman Britain, Oxford, 2011 item 7964. 9.43 grams, 45mm (1 3/4"). Property of a private collector; acquired before 1975. Very fine condition.
Lot 2361
6th century AD. A carinated broad bronze hoop with hexagonal pad to the underside, steep shoulders with horizontal ribs; rosette bezel supported on lateral flanges, engraved with three scrolling S-pattern. 29 grams, 25.24mm overall, 20.49mm internal diameter (approximate ring size British V 1/2 USA 10 3/4 Europe 24.40 Japan 23) (1"). Property of a private collector; acquired before 1975. Very fine condition. A large wearable size.
Lot 815
2nd century AD. A bronze enamelled disc brooch with reserved pellets and central roundel, sprung pin and catch to the reverse. Cf. Mackreth, D.F. Brooches in Late Iron Age and Roman Britain, Oxford, 2011 item 12602. 4.37 grams, 23mm (1"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number D13; 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.
Lot 1795
Late 1st-2nd century AD. A bronze openwork disc brooch with enamel detailing; the plaque formed as a flat outer ring connected by eight scaphoid spokes to an inner ring and carinated hub; the outer and inner rings with alternating green glass panels and iridescent millefiori inserts, the spokes with blue iridescent glass inserts, the hub with segmented cone of blue and green iridescent glass panels, socket to the apex; hinged pin and catch to the reverse, loop for securing chain to the outer edge. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987 item 1136; Mackreth, D.F. Brooches in Late Iron Age and Roman Britain, Oxford, 2011 vol.2 plate 114 item 14345 for type. 55 grams, 67mm (2 3/4"). Property of a European collector; acquired Europe, 1980s-1990s. Fine condition.
Lot 1881
1st century BC-1st century AD. A bronze bust of Minerva with tall crested helmet, cuirass and Gorgoneion to the chest; loop to the reverse. See Boucher, S. Inventaire des Collections Publiques Françaises, Paris, 1971 item 6 for discussion. 110 grams, 78mm (3"). Found Norfolk, UK Fair condition.
Lot 650
2nd century BC-1st century AD. A bronze flat-ring terret of the Iceni with moustache-like La Tène swirls, reinforced inner edge and discoid flanges. 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. 100 grams, 80mm (3 1/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number TE2; found Castle Rising, Norfolk, UK; in 2004. Dr Natasha Hutcheson considers that this terret is one of the best preserved examples of its type known (PAS, p.32); 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, outer edge partly absent.
Lot 159
1st-2nd century AD. A hollow-formed bronze rein guide comprising: a tubular shaft with flared base and rim, flange above with running scallop detailing, mask of Eros modelled in the half-round; two lateral arms, each a swan's head and neck. See Rolland, H. Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965 item 115 for facial features of Eros. 826 grams, 15cm (6"). Property of a London gentleman; by inheritance from collections of family members. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 752
1st century BC-1st century AD. A pair of bronze votive palstaves, one flat and the other with recurved loop. 12 grams total, 22-36mm (3/4 - 1 1/2"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection numbers CE44 & CE45; found Lewknor, Oxon, 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.
Lot 1967
2nd-1st century BC. An unusual bronze ring with a low-relief motif of a nude Nereid and fish. 2.32 grams, 20.62mm overall, 19.00mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9 Europe 19.69 Japan 19) (3/4"). Property of a private collector; acquired before 1975. Fair condition, loop cracked.
Lot 1830
1st-2nd century AD. A mixed bronze group comprising: a bird with long beak, flared tail, pierced lug beneath; a bird with long curved neck and flange to the rear ovoid body, long tail. 23 grams, 33-43mm (1 1/4 - 1 3/4"). Property of a London gentleman; by inheritance from collections of family members. [2 No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 808
2nd century AD. A bronze brooch with barrel-shaped head, curved flat-section bow with enamelled roundels and rectangular recesses to the body, square foot, hinged pin and pierced catchplate to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987 item 944 for type. 7.43 grams, 36mm (1 1/2"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number H16; 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.
Lot 824
2nd century AD. A bronze disc brooch with field of polychrome millefiori enamel, hinged pin and catch to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987 item 1037. 6.78 grams, 28mm (1"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number US59; ex Don Lee collection; acquired from Coincraft as advertised in the Phoenix, and accompanied by a Coincraft certificate. 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.
Lot 831
2nd century AD. A bronze disc brooch with dentilled rim, central boss with enamelled cells, lug below and pierced lug above, hinge and catchplate to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Ancient and Romano-British Brooches, Sherborne, 1982 item 536. 16 grams, 40mm (1 1/2"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number U14; 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.
Lot 1969
2nd century AD. A bronze plate brooch of an advancing stag with chamfered edges, pin-lug and fragment of catch to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Ancient and Romano-British Brooches, Sherborne, 1982 item 166. 11 grams, 38mm (1 1/2"). From a private collection; formed 1965-1975. Fine condition, pin absent.
Lot 801
2nd millennium BC. A bronze dagger, lentoid in section with short flat-section tang, blade marked with old accession number H95 (or A95?) in white ink. 180 grams, 34cm (13 1/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number BA8; found County Antrim, Northern Ireland, 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.
Lot 802
2nd century AD. A substantial bronze bridge-type brooch with beast-head finials, hinged pin, inlaid roundels to each end of the bow and raised median panel with enamelled triangles. Cf. Hattatt, R. Iron Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985 item 581. 18 grams, 49mm (2"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number Br2; 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.
Lot 672
12th-8th century BC. A Late Bronze Age narrow bronze dagger, lozengiform in section with acute tip; to the shoulders, four holes to accommodate rivets (three present) to secure a hilt. 96 grams, 25cm (9 3/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number BA15; previously in the Michael Nellist collection; found Little Snoring, Fakenham, 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.
Lot 285
17th century AD. A rectangular bronze plaque with a crucifixion scene set between two decorated columns, a central figure of Christ on cross accompanied by a pair of angels, Virgin Mary and Mary Magdalen; a shell decoration to the top. 338 grams, 14.5cm (5 3/4"). Property of a Middlesex gentleman; acquired in the 1980s. Fair condition.
Lot 2615
800-500 BC. A round-section penannular bronze bracelet with butted ends, bands of vertical and diagonal hatching to the outer faces. Cf. MacGregor, A. Antiquities from Europe and the Near East in the Collection of Lord McAlpine of West Green, Oxford, 1987 item 13.16. 81 grams, 76mm (3"). Property of a Cambridgeshire collector; acquired on the UK art market. Extremely fine condition.
Lot 2397
5th century BC. A substantial bronze bracelet with D-section penannular hoop, separately cast upper section with opposed beast-heads and hatched panels to the rear, hollow to the underside. 262 grams, 93mm (3 3/4"). From an important private London collection; formed in the 1970s and 1980s. Fair condition, some surface accretion.
Lot 2634
6th century BC. An iron brooch comprising a lozenge-section bow with coil and pin,bulb with two bronze chains attached, tongue-shaped plaque finial with recurved lower edge forming the plaque. See Beck, H. et al. Fibel und Fibeltracht, Berlin, 2000, fig.86 for type. 60 grams, 11cm (4 1/4"). Property of a professional gentleman, acquired 2011; formerly in a private collection formed before 1950. [No Reserve] Fair condition.
Lot 2626
1st millennium BC. A group of two strings with beads and pendants comprising of: five large bronze discs, slightly domed; five large bronze bird pendants; red stone oblate beads, coiled biconical bronze beads. 368 grams total, 42-46cm (16 1/2 - 18"). 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. [2] Fine condition.
Lot 2097
8th-10th century AD. A bronze bifacial reliquary cross with a low-relief Corpus Christi to one side, a head of a saint to each of his hand; an incised cross and inscriptions to the reverse; hinge and suspension loop to the top. 33 grams, 79mm (3 1/4"). From the family collection of a London gentleman; formed in the late 1940s-1950s; thence by descent. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 900
2nd century AD. A mixed group of bronze knee brooches, one with hinged pin, five with sprung pins. See discussion in Mackreth, D.F. Brooches in Late Iron Age and Roman Britain, Oxford, 2011. 94 grams total, 32-39mm (1 1/4 - 1 1/2"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection numbers Kn4-7 Kn 10 & Kn11; 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. [6 No Reserve] Very fine condition.
Lot 2865
Early 17th century AD. A bronze medallic roundel with engraved bust of a noble lady wearing a court dress with elaborate ruff; carefully executed hatching to the face, ruff and sleeves. 61 grams, 62mm (2 1/2"). Property of a Dutch collector; acquired on the European art market before 2000. [No Reserve] Fine condition, usage wear.
Lot 681
2nd millennium BC. A gargantuan short-flanged 'winged' axe of Ulrome/Barmston/Lissett style, with spatulate blade; to each face, two convergent lateral wings forming a recess; the butt rounded with slot to the rear. Cf. Schmidt, P.K. & Burgess, C.B. The Axes of Scotland and Northern England, Prähistorische Bronzefunde, Ab.IX, vol.7 Munich, 1981 pls. 46-47 nos.586-615 especially 605. Hammond, Brett Finding the Bronze Age in Britain, The Searcher, October 2014 fig.6 p.52 (this axehead"). 764 grams, 19cm (7 1/2"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number AX38; previously in a Derbyshire collection; formerly with TimeLine Originals, Essex, UK; previously in the Hurst collection; found Snettisham, Norfolk, UK; accompanied by a copy of the TimeLine Originals Certificate of Authenticity. This is probably the largest and heaviest of this type recorded in the British Isles. 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.
Lot 532
3rd millennium BC. A bronze axehead with narrow straight blade, slightly flaring towards the cutting edge, the shaft decorated on the sides with an eagle with spread wings and head in profile, prominent long curved beak, surrounded by two snakes; additional snake and two smaller eagles to the back. 268 grams, 12.8cm (5"). Private collection, London, UK; formerly with Persepolis Gallery, Mayfair, London, UK; with Bonhams, New Bond Street, London, UK, 1 May 2013 lot 155a; acquired in the 1970s. Fine condition. Very rare.
Lot 778
2nd millennium BC. A brooch formed as two conjoined bronze wire coils extending to a catch and pointed pin; two additional wire loops. Cf. Hattatt, R. Ancient and Romano-British Brooches, Sherborne, 1982 item 186. 10 grams, 47mm (1 3/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number E5; 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.
Lot 783
18th-16th century BC. A small bronze flat axe of flared profile with rounded butt. Cf. Evans, J. The Ancient Bronze Implements, Weapons and Ornaments of Great Britain and Ireland, London, 1881 item 1. 117 grams, 10.5cm (4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number AX15; previously in the Sir Richard Ground (1949-2014) Collection, Derbyshire, UK; accompanied by a copy of the vendor's auction listing and Sir Richard's personal biography. 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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