Lot 721
An Outstanding Celtic Torc in Bronze. La Tene II, c. Late 4th century BC. The classic Celtic jewelry item. The penannular necklet with "trumpet" ends, and ovoid molding below. Starting some way below this and going up to the ends, the surfaces richly carved with tongues, petals, and sinuous designs. The molding and ends with hatched borders and narrow tongues and punched circle border. Torc beautifully preserved, with brown and medium to bright green patina. Width: 5-3/8".
Estimated Value $1,950 - 2,450.
Ex Christies London, early 1990's. This torc a close relative to the famed gold example from a chariot grave at Waldalgesheim, Keuznach, Germany, and now residing in Bonn's Rheinisches Landesmuseum.
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