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Celtic Pennanular Torque
Circa 50-100 AD
Description: The word torque derives from the Latin verb meaning to twist. This fine, heavy Celtic silver example, designed to be worn around the neck, was constructed using two or three pair of silvered strands twisted to form a very pleasing pattern of varying thicknesses. The neck is sturdy and is capped at both ends with typical hollow ring-shaped terminals, each with a decorative stem overlapping the ends of the twisted wire area. Torques in silver are quite rare. A very fine example.
Diameter: 5.5 in. (14 cm)
Condition: Intact, nice patina.
Provenance: Formerly in a private UK collection, acquired in London between 1959-1975. Once Christies London.
Reference: For twisted Celtic torques in silver and gold see The Celts, Edited by V. Kruta et al, 1991, page 399-403.
Price: $ 1,750
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