Lot Essay
The bracelet was reputedly found in 1964 by Alan Chivers on his father-in-law's farm at Great Bromley, near Colchester, Essex, while he was preparing the ground for the planting of sugar beet.
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CIRCA 2ND-1ST CENTURY B.C.
Details
A CELTIC GOLD BRACELET
CIRCA 2ND-1ST CENTURY B.C.
3 3⁄4 in. (8.5 cm.) diameter
CIRCA 2ND-1ST CENTURY B.C.
3 3⁄4 in. (8.5 cm.) diameter
Provenance
Reputedly found in Great Bromley, near Colchester in 1964 by Alan Chivers.
The Property of Alan Chivers, Esq; Antiquities, Sotheby's London, 1 December 1969, lot 70.
English private collection.
The Property of a Lady; Antiquities, Christie's, London, 25 April 2007, lot 188.
The Property of Alan Chivers, Esq; Antiquities, Sotheby's London, 1 December 1969, lot 70.
English private collection.
The Property of a Lady; Antiquities, Christie's, London, 25 April 2007, lot 188.
Brought to you by
Claudio Corsi
Specialist, Head of Department
The bracelet was reputedly found in 1964 by Alan Chivers on his father-in-law's farm at Great Bromley, near Colchester, Essex, while he was preparing the ground for the planting of sugar beet.