Celtic Bronze large Ring money - Bracelet

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Large Celtic bronze ring money bracelet dating to 600–400 BC, with malachite patina, diameter 89.5 mm, in good condition, acquired in 2022 from the Netherlands, authentic original, certificate of authenticity available on request.

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Large Celtic ring money which could also be worn as a bracelet, decorated with 10 groups of evenly spaced triple knobs. The hoop is solid and slightly irregular in shape, reflecting hand-forged workmanship.

-> Bracelets of this type are associated with Iron Age Europe and are attributed to Celtic cultural contexts. They may have served as personal adornments, status symbols, or, in some cases, as forms of proto-currency prior to the widespread use of coinage.

-> The repeated rounded projections may have served both decorative and symbolic purposes, possibly emphasising status or identity within a community, while also enhancing the visual impact of the piece when worn.

Diameter: ± 89,5 mm

Good solid condition with attractive malachite patina. Unusual and very rare in this large size. Signs of wear consistent with age and use. See images.

Certificate of Authenticity available upon request (pdf-format).





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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. ---------------------- 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.

Large Celtic ring money which could also be worn as a bracelet, decorated with 10 groups of evenly spaced triple knobs. The hoop is solid and slightly irregular in shape, reflecting hand-forged workmanship.

-> Bracelets of this type are associated with Iron Age Europe and are attributed to Celtic cultural contexts. They may have served as personal adornments, status symbols, or, in some cases, as forms of proto-currency prior to the widespread use of coinage.

-> The repeated rounded projections may have served both decorative and symbolic purposes, possibly emphasising status or identity within a community, while also enhancing the visual impact of the piece when worn.

Diameter: ± 89,5 mm

Good solid condition with attractive malachite patina. Unusual and very rare in this large size. Signs of wear consistent with age and use. See images.

Certificate of Authenticity available upon request (pdf-format).





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. ---------------------- Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!

Details

Culture
Celtic
Century/timeframe
600-400 BC
Name of object
large Ring money - Bracelet
Acquired from
Antique market
Year acquired
2022
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Previous owner - year acquired
2022
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
The NetherlandsVerified
9204
Objects sold
100%
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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.

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