TimeLine Auctions

Auction 135 - Antiquities  –  6 - 9 September 2022

TimeLine Auctions, Auction 135 - Antiquities

Greek, Roman, Egyptian & Other Antiquities, Natural History

Part 1: Tu, 06.09.2022, from 11:00 AM CEST
Part 2: We, 07.09.2022, from 11:00 AM CEST
Part 3: Th, 08.09.2022, from 11:00 AM CEST
Part 4: Fr, 09.09.2022, from 11:00 AM CEST
The auction is closed.

Description

British Iron Age Brigantian Terret Ring Late 1st century B.C. A terret ring composed of a sub-triangular attachment bar flanked by circular stops and tapering round-section body. 38.6 grams, 54 mm (2 1/8 in.). Found near Scarborough, Yorkshire, 1994. Lord McAlpine collection, 1994-2000. John Cummings Antiquities, UK. Dr D.G. collection, 2000-2019. Terret rings were used as rein guides on chariots or carts used during the Late Iron Age to Early Roman period. They were set in a line along the yoke and five terrets were usually used per chariot.

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Price realized 160 GBP
Starting price 110 GBP
Estimate 120 GBP
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