13th-15th century AD. A mixed group of lead-alloy pilgrims' ampullae comprising: one with scallop to one face, crowned 'W' to the other, lateral loop (Walsingham); one with a rosette; one with a crescent to one face, quatrefoil to the reverse; one with scallop to one face,'I' to the reverse. 149 grams total, 35-51mm (1 1/2 - 2"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection numbers CE77-80; 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. [4 No Reserve] Fair 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.
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.
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.
8th century BC. A round-section arched bow with one end flared to a rectangular plaque to form the catch and the other coiled to form the spring and pin. 40 grams, 71mm (2 3/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number E20; 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.
Neolithic, 8th-5th millennium BC. A polished flint axe of 'cuttlefish' type with gently curved edge and narrow butt. Recorded by Helen Fowler for the Portable Antiquities Scheme as: CAM-BAD957; also published in an article in The Searcher magazine, March 2013 p.11; accompanied by a copy of the PAS report and the Searcher Magazine page. 201 grams, 13cm (5"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number SA12; found by David Savory in Thurlby, Lincolnshire, UK; December 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. Fine condition.
133-48 BC. Magistrate Dionysos Kephistos. Obv: turreted head of Artemis right. Rev: APAM DION KH(FI) legend with Marsyas walking right, blowing double flute, nebris waving out behind him. SNG Tuebingen 3975 variant (reverse legend); Hoover HGC Type 674. See Wildwinds website (this coin"). 5.64 grams. . [No Reserve] Very fine. Extremely rare; apparently unpublished with the magistrate's second name.
13th-14th century AD. A sandstone church corbel head with lean features and sunken eyes, wide toothy smile, long hair, wearing a hat. 4.7 kg, 25.5cm (10"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number HED2; from the contents of The Old Rectory, Banningham, Norfolk; Bonham's, 24 March 2004 lot 2137 (part); probably from a nearby Norfolk church. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. Fair condition.
130-77 BC // 14 BC-37 AD. Group comprising: Aegeae, Cilicia. civic issue. Obv: bearded head of Herakles right. Rev: AIGEAIWN THS IERAS KAI AYTONOMOY legend with club and bowcase. HF monogram in right field. Tiberius. Laodikeia, Phrygia mint. Obv: SEBATOS legend with bare head right. Rev: DIOSKOYRIDHS LAODIKEWN legend with Zeus, wearing long robe, standing left, holding eagle and sceptre; KOR monogram in right field. BMC 10; Bloesch 198-199; SNG Levante 1672/RPC I 2906; BMC 141-142; Paris 1522; Waddington 6262; SNG Cop 547-548. See Wildwinds.com (first coin"). 2.76 5.85 grams. . [2 No Reserve] Good fine to very fine.
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.
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.
3rd-4th century AD. A gold crossbow brooch of early type with square-section crossbar and bow, three onion-shaped knops, chamfered edges to the foot, catchplate to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Iron Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985 item 502. 16 grams, 44mm (1 3/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number C35; 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. 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.
Mesolithic, 10th-5th century BC. A knapped flint lozenge-section hand tool with inked inscription 'Dewlish 1925'. 59 grams, 82mm (3 1/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number SA7; found Dewlish, Dorset, UK, in 1926. 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 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.
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.
Neolithic, 6th-4th millennium BC. A ground and fully polished axe in a dark green mottled hardstone, sub-triangular in form with near straight cutting edge and rounded butt. Cf. Evans, J. The Ancient Stone Implements, Weapons and Ornaments of Great Britain, London, 1897 item 51. 288 grams, 11cm (4 1/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number SA16; ex TimeLine sale 12th February 2015 lot 80; formerly in the Sir Richard Ground (1949-2014) Collection, Derbyshire, UK; acquired privately, 2005; accompanied by a copy of the private 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. Sir Richard Ground notes that the axe has the appearance of having been re-shaped from a larger oval original, and that the butt appears to have suffered damage from being used as a hammer. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. Fine condition.
1st century AD. A silver kräftige profilierte bow brooch with trumpet-shaped headplate, spring with cord and pin, collar to the bow with scaphoid footplate and bulb finial, erratic pointillé band. Cf. Hattatt, R. Iron Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985 item 337. 8.31 grams, 39mm (1 1/2"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number KP31; 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.
3rd century BC. Obv: head of the nymph Larissa facing slightly left, crowned with corn. Rev: LARISSWIA legend (off flan) with warrior, holding spear, on horse rearing right; issue letter M below. BMC 85; Hoover HGC 530. See Wildwinds website (this coin"). 5.79 grams. . [No Reserve] Very fine.
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.
66 AD. Lyons mint. Obv: IMP NERO CAESAR AVG P MAX TR P PP legend with laureate head left, globe at point of the neck. Rev: VICTORIA AVGVSTI legend with Victory walking left, holding wreath and palm branch. RIC 523 and 602; Cohen 344; BMCRE 356; WCN 526; Sear 1970. See Wildwinds website (this coin"). 12.75 grams. . Near extremely fine.
Dated 1974 AD. A pair of hallmarked silver trinket dishes issued to celebrate his birth, each with inscribed 'W. L. S-C 1874-1974' and with a facsimile of his signature, with a cupro-nickel crown (five shillings) coin (issued 1965 in the year of his death) inset at centre; with the London date mark for 1974 and maker's mark 'R&D' in cartouche, the undersides numbered 1265 and 1266 respectively. 150 grams total, 10cm (4"). Property of an Essex lady; acquired by inheritance. [2 No Reserve] Fine condition.
Neolithic, 8th-5th millennium BC. A polished greenstone axehead, biconvex in section with rounded edge and square butt. 486 grams, 19.5cm (7 3/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number SA11; previously in the Koterov 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. Extremely 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.
1st century AD. A carved bone cheekpiece from a horse's harness with median bulb, circumferential bands, rectangular slot to the centre. 43 grams, 10cm (4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number CE60; 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. Probably the best preserved British example recorded, a great rarity in this exceptionally fine state.
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.
4th century AD. A silver crossbow brooch with facetted transverse bar, three rounded knops with ribbed collars, narrow facetted bow, trapezoidal footplate with facet detailing, hinged pin and catchplate to the reverse. Cf. Mackreth, D.F. Brooches in Late Iron Age and Roman Britain, Oxford, 2011 item 10395. 19 grams, 65mm (2 1/2"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number C32; 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.
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.
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.
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.
4th century AD. A substantial bronze crossbow brooch with contoured upper face to the transverse arm, three onion-shaped knops with stud finials, short bow with hatched outer face, wire ring to the lower ednd, rectangular footplate with chamfered edges, C-shaped detailing; hinged pin to the reverse, sliding sleeve to the catchplate. Cf. Hattatt, R. Iron Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985 item 506 for type. 61 grams, 73mm (3"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number C18; 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.
1st century AD. A bronze brooch with tubular headplate and spring inside, pin exiting to the rear, expanding plaque with three incised lines, openwork catch to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Ancient and Romano-British Brooches, Sherborne, 1982 item 41. 9.04 grams, 58mm (2 1/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number E60; formerly in the Fabulous Fibulas collection, Southern UK; formed in the 1980s and 1990s. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.
2nd century AD. A bronze plate brooch comprising an enamelled D-shaped plaque with balustered foot below, ring with dentilled rim above, hinged pin and catch to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Ancient Brooches and Other Artefacts, Oxford, 1989 item 1612. 2.34 grams, 34mm (1 1/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number CoP9; formerly in the Fabulous Fibulas collection, Southern UK; formed in the 1980s and 1990s. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
2nd century AD. A bronze headstud bow brooch with hollow arms and deep D-section bow with enamelled detailing and lateral ribbing, tiered foot with catchplate to the reverse, spring and pin. Cf. Hattatt, R. Iron Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985 item 425. 15 grams, 41mm (1 3/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number H1; formerly in the Fabulous Fibulas collection, Southern UK; formed in the 1980s and 1990s. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
250-175 BC. Mesembria mint. Obv: head of Herakles right, wearing lionskin headdress. Rev: BASILEWS ALEXANDROY legend with Zeus seated left, holding eagle and sceptre; Corinthian helmet in left field, L-A beneath chair. Price 1027. See Wildwinds website (this coin"). 16.53 grams. . Extremely fine.
2nd century BC-1st century AD. A bronze terret on rectangular base with corner lugs, round-section hoop. 25 grams, 31mm. (1 1/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number TE18; acquired from the estate of Ex George Wentworth; found Sherborne, 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. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
3rd-1st century BC. A bronze proto-money or harness ring group comprising seventeen round, lozenge- and flat-section rings each with projecting lugs to the outer rim. 86 grams total, 21-41mm (3/4 - 1 3/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number CB5B; formerly acquired in the 1990s. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. [17 No Reserve] Very fine condition.
20th century AD. A block-mounted engraving of the stone relief of Cernunnos on the Pillar of the Boatmen in the Musée National du Moyen Âge, Paris, France. Engraving published and illustrated by Chris Rudd in Cernunnos: Celtic God and Christian Devil, in The Dorset Year Book, 1986 pp.69-75. 736 grams, 29 x 23cm (11 1/2 x 9"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number HED5A; original head found under choir of Notre Dame, Paris, 1711. 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.
238-268 AD. Semi-autonomous issue. Obv: IERA BOYLH legend with draped bust of Boule right. Rev: ANTIOXEWN legend, tetrastyle temple with Athena standing left within, holding spear and shield. BMC 23; SNG Cop 39. See Wildwinds website (this coin"). 4.46 grams. . [No Reserve] Very fine. Scarce.
17th-15th century BC. A substantial bronze axehead with square butt, slightly divergent sides and flared blade with very broad convex cutting edge; the lateral flanges broad with hammered 'triple herringbone' decoration; median curved stop and two concentric grooves at the base of the flanges, facet below; marked to one face 'THAMES AT WINDSOR' and red collector's sticker '215'. Cf. Schmidt, P.K. & Burgess, C.B. The Axes of Scotland and Northern England, Prähistorische Bronzefunde, Ab. IX, vol.7 Munich, 1981 p.70-1. 474 grams, 14.5cm (5 3/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number AX16; previously in the Sir Richard Ground (1949-2014) Collection, Derbyshire, UK; acquired Bonhams, sale 18817 lot 226 (part), 13 April 2011; ex Robert Stephen Murray Collection; found River Thames, Windsor, UK; accompanied by a copy of the Bonhams 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. Sir Richard Ground noted: 'The piece appears to belong to type Balbirnie, an Irish type roughly equivalent to the Arreton phase [in] southeastern Britain. That does not rule out the Thames provenance: see for instance Museum of London C1140 from the Broadness hoard, and 49.107/809 from Weybridge.' Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. Extremely fine condition.
Coin dated 1773 AD. Mexico mint. Obv: profile bust with date below and CAROLUS III DEI GRATIA legend; with profile head right of George III countermark in oval cartouche at centre. Rev: crowned arms between pillars with HISPAN ET IND REX o/M 8R F M legend. See S. 3765A for countermark type; KM# 106.2 for coin type. 24.20 grams. . A possibly genuine (light in weight for the issue) 1773 Mexico 8 reales coin bearing a false countermark. [No Reserve] Coin and countermark good fine; scratch to reverse, toned.
1st century BC-1st century AD. A bronze finger ring of the Hampshire Belgae tribe, with trefoil and three-coloured enamel fill to the circular bezel. 5.55 grams, 23mm overall, 19.23mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9 1/4 Europe 20.38 Japan 19) (3/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number CE56; found Egbury, North Hampshire, UK. Potentially an important ring of druidic significance, perhaps even worn by a druid priest or priestess. 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. A large wearable size.
4th-3rd century BC. A small silver bow brooch of La Tène I type with coiled spring, broad gussetted bow, returned foot with 'thistle' detailing. Cf. Hattatt, R. Ancient and Romano-British Brooches, Sherborne, 1982 item 2. 6.60 grams, 41mm (1 3/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number E100; formerly in the Don Lee collection. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. [No Reserve] Very fine condition. Rare.
Dated 1895 AD. Obv: profile bust with ZUID AFRIKAANSCHE REPUBLIEK legend. Rev: arms with flags and 2½ SHILLINGS legend and date; frame mounted to display the reverse with yellow, green, red and blue enamels and engraving, with double pins and catches. KM# 7. 17.01 grams. . Coin very fine, excellent workmanship; wearable.
2nd-3rd century AD. A bronze plate brooch with openwork swastika design, pin-lugs and catch to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Ancient Brooches and Other Artefacts, Oxford, 1989 item 1625. 16 grams, 33mm (1 1/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number SW9; 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 bronze razor with two loops to the upper angles, flared blade with curved edge. 23 grams, 79mm (3 1/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number BA19; found Harlington, Bedfordshire, 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. Rare.
161 AD. Rome mint. Obv: IMP CAES L AVREL VERVS AVG legend with bare-headed cuirassed and draped bust right. Rev: TR POT COS II legend with Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus seated left on platform; a man standing left at the foot of the steps, holding a rod and palm branch; SC in exergue. RIC 1307; Cohen 178; Sear 5379. See Wildwinds website (this coin"). 26.64 grams. . Very fine.
. Dated 1846 and 1875. Young head, dies ↑↓. Obv: with VICTORIA DEI GRATIA BRITANNIAR:REG:F:D: legend. Rev: crown over ONE SHILLING legend in two lines with date below (and die number 64 for the 1875 coin"). S. 3904/3906A; ESC 1293/1327. 5.65 5.61 grams. . [2] Near extremely fine, toned; very fine.
2nd century AD. A bronze disc brooch with domed centre, radiating lugs to the rim, inset enamel panels; hinged pin and catch to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Ancient and Romano-British Brooches, Sherborne, 1982 item 128. 8.88 grams, 34mm (1 1/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number U42; 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, pin bent.
18th-16th century BC. A bronze axe with square butt, flared blade with convex cutting edge; shallow hammered lateral flanges and stop-ridge. Cf. Evans, J. The Ancient Bronze Implements, Weapons and Ornaments of Great Britain and Ireland, London, 1881 item 8; Schmidt, P.K. & Burgess, C.B. The Axes of Scotland and Northern England, Prähistorische Bronzefunde, Ab.IX, vol.7 Munich, 1981 p.65-7. 199 grams, 12cm (4 3/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number AX5; previously in the Sir Richard Ground (1949-2014) Collection, Derbyshire, UK; acquired privately, 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.
286-305 AD. Lyons mint. Obv: IMP C MAXIMIANVS P AVG legend with radiate, helmeted, and cuirassed bust right. Rev: VIRTVTI AVGG legend with Victory standing right on club, crowning Hercules standing right, wrestling Nemean Lion. RIC V 462; Cohen 654. See Wildwinds website (this coin"). 3.63 grams. . Ex Hirsch 319 lot 752. Extremely fine; about as struck.
3rd-1st century BC. A bronze proto-money or harness ring group comprising fourteen round- and flat-section rings. 70 grams total, 26-30mm (1 - 1 1/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number CB8; formerly acquired in the 1990s. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. [14 No Reserve] Very fine condition.
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