Coins, Historical Medals and Antiquities

Celtic, enamelled bronze cheek piece or toggle, early 1st century AD, 9.4cm long by 1.7cm wide, circular in section, rod-like and flattened in the centre with a rectangular slot for receiving a strap; decorated along one face in La Tene style symmetrical cells with trumpet shapes, the fields originally inlaid with red enamel; an incised line connects the cells at each end. Very fine with dark brown patina £120-£150

Provenance: From a UK collection

Cheek pieces were attached to each end of a bridle bit; they have been found in chieftain burials along with other grave goods