Celtic Silver Druid Bracelet with Duck head terminals
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Celtic Druid silver bracelet with duck head terminals, a solid slightly twisted band dating to the 2nd century BC–1st century AD, outside diameter about 64.5 mm, in good condition, acquired in 2025 from a dealer at a fair in the Netherlands (previous owner also from the same source).
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Celtic Druid silver bracelet featuring stylised duck head terminals. The solid band is slightly twisted along its length and finely decorated with detailed feather patterns, adding texture and movement to the design. Each terminal is carefully shaped into the form of a duck’s head with elongated beak and smooth contours, characteristic of Celtic zoomorphic artistry.
Such bracelets were both decorative and may have served as a protective or ritual object, invoking the duck’s symbolism of renewal, travel between worlds, and divine communication.
Outside diameter: ± 64,5 mm
Condition: good and solid condition. Signs of wear consistent with age and use.
Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format).
In Celtic tradition, ducks were powerful symbols closely linked to Druid beliefs as messengers between worlds. Because they move between land (the Earthly realm), water (associated with the Otherworld), and air (the Celestial realm), they were seen as mediators among these spheres and enduring symbols of transformation, stability, and spiritual connection.
In Celtic and Druidic religion, ducks represented worldly power, divinity, and femininity, and were believed to bring spiritual strength and balance.
MATERIAL
This object has been carefully examined with regard to its material composition and surface characteristics.
Specialised laboratory analysis such as metallurgical testing (e.g. XRF) is not routinely undertaken in private collecting and is more commonly associated with academic or institutional research.
Destructive testing methods (such as acid testing) permanently damage the object’s surface and are not appropriate for archaeological material.
Historically, modern hallmarking systems did not exist. The alloy composition of gold and silver could vary depending on local resources, trade networks, recycling practices and prevailing economic conditions.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid.
Celtic Druid silver bracelet featuring stylised duck head terminals. The solid band is slightly twisted along its length and finely decorated with detailed feather patterns, adding texture and movement to the design. Each terminal is carefully shaped into the form of a duck’s head with elongated beak and smooth contours, characteristic of Celtic zoomorphic artistry.
Such bracelets were both decorative and may have served as a protective or ritual object, invoking the duck’s symbolism of renewal, travel between worlds, and divine communication.
Outside diameter: ± 64,5 mm
Condition: good and solid condition. Signs of wear consistent with age and use.
Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format).
In Celtic tradition, ducks were powerful symbols closely linked to Druid beliefs as messengers between worlds. Because they move between land (the Earthly realm), water (associated with the Otherworld), and air (the Celestial realm), they were seen as mediators among these spheres and enduring symbols of transformation, stability, and spiritual connection.
In Celtic and Druidic religion, ducks represented worldly power, divinity, and femininity, and were believed to bring spiritual strength and balance.
MATERIAL
This object has been carefully examined with regard to its material composition and surface characteristics.
Specialised laboratory analysis such as metallurgical testing (e.g. XRF) is not routinely undertaken in private collecting and is more commonly associated with academic or institutional research.
Destructive testing methods (such as acid testing) permanently damage the object’s surface and are not appropriate for archaeological material.
Historically, modern hallmarking systems did not exist. The alloy composition of gold and silver could vary depending on local resources, trade networks, recycling practices and prevailing economic conditions.
Seller's Story
Please read our information carefully.
*SHIPPING INFO Due to insurance procedures, combined shipping is only possible with a single payment. (1 payment reference = 1 insured parcel.) If you accept an offer after the auction and pay separately, shipments cannot be manually combined afterward. Please ensure your shipping address is complete and correct before paying. Changes made after payment are not automatically forwarded to us.
* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
* INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following:
-> Monitor the online tracking and notify delays to the seller within 14 days after the shipping date.
-> In case of damage: write a reservation on the delivery note and report the damage to the seller via the Catawiki online chat within 24 hours. Keep all packaging and send us photos of the damage.
* MARGIN SCHEME: All our sales are subject to the margin scheme; therefore, no VAT is charged or shown on our invoices.
* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Details
Culture
Celtic
Century/ Timeframe
2nd century BC - 1st century AD
Name of object
Druid Bracelet with Duck head terminals
Acquired from
Dealer at a fair
Year acquired
2025
Material
Silver
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Dealer at a fair
Previous owner - year acquired
2025
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
