Noonans
Auction 257 13-14 Jul 2022
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Celtic, enamelled bronze cheek piece or toggle, early 1st century AD, 9.4cm long by 1.7cm wide, circular in section, rod-like and flattened in the centre with a rectangular slot for receiving a strap; decorated along one face in La Tene style symmetrical cells with trumpet shapes, the fields originally inlaid with red enamel; an incised line connects the cells at each end. Very fine with dark brown patina £120-£150
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Provenance: From a UK collection
Cheek pieces were attached to each end of a bridle bit; they have been found in chieftain burials along with other grave goods
Celtic, enamelled bronze cheek piece or toggle, early 1st century AD, 9.4cm long by 1.7cm wide, circular in section, rod-like and flattened in the centre with a rectangular slot for receiving a strap; decorated along one face in La Tene style symmetrical cells with trumpet shapes, the fields originally inlaid with red enamel; an incised line connects the cells at each end. Very fine with dark brown patina £120-£150
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Provenance: From a UK collection
Cheek pieces were attached to each end of a bridle bit; they have been found in chieftain burials along with other grave goods