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Comprising: strap-end with trefoil finial, split shank and pin; gilt wrist clasp of Hines's Form C1 with hook to fore edge, rectangular cell above the hook with enamel fill. 14.93 grams total, 36-42 mm
Found Norfolk, UK, 1980s.
Property of a Nottinghamshire gentleman.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
For wrist-clasp cf. Hines, J., Clasps-Hektespenner-Agraffen, Stockholm, 1993, pl.XXII, for type.
The enamel fill on the clasp is most unusual, probably restricted to a small area of the Cambridgeshire Fens.
Found Norfolk, UK, 1980s.
Property of a Nottinghamshire gentleman.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
For wrist-clasp cf. Hines, J., Clasps-Hektespenner-Agraffen, Stockholm, 1993, pl.XXII, for type.
The enamel fill on the clasp is most unusual, probably restricted to a small area of the Cambridgeshire Fens.
With square headplate and three pelta-shaped radiating plaques with incised linear detailing, deep bow with chamfered ends, footplate with transverse ribbed collars, trapezoidal finial, pin-lug and catchplate to the reverse. 34 grams, 89 mm
Found Lincolnshire, UK, prior to a Time Team dig on an important Iron Age and Roman site.
Ex Kelway collection; formed between 1975 and 2015.
Property of a Californian, USA, collector.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
Cf. MacGregor, A. & Bolick, E., A Summary Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon Collections (Non-Ferrous Metals), Oxford, 1993, item 15.55.
Recorded with the Portable Antiquities Scheme with reference number LIN-5411D2; accompanied by a print out of the PAS report.
Found Lincolnshire, UK, prior to a Time Team dig on an important Iron Age and Roman site.
Ex Kelway collection; formed between 1975 and 2015.
Property of a Californian, USA, collector.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
Cf. MacGregor, A. & Bolick, E., A Summary Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon Collections (Non-Ferrous Metals), Oxford, 1993, item 15.55.
Recorded with the Portable Antiquities Scheme with reference number LIN-5411D2; accompanied by a print out of the PAS report.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
Amuletic pendant shaped as an axeblade, design with ropework and hatched borders, Side A: incised '[B] 13' and zigzag panel; Side B: ring-and-dot motifs, undulating lines, 'DJ(?)'. 56.4 grams, 56 mm
Acquired on the London art market, 1990s.
Private collection, London.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
Acquired on the London art market, 1990s.
Private collection, London.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
Including fusiform types with marvered trails and other types. 26.6 grams total, 20-27 mm
Found Suffolk, UK.
Acquired from Den of Antiquity, circa 2009.
Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.
Accompanied by an old handwritten dealer's ticket.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
Found Suffolk, UK.
Acquired from Den of Antiquity, circa 2009.
Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.
Accompanied by an old handwritten dealer's ticket.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £468
Penannular type with polyhedral finials, twisted shank with applied filigree thread; tapering hooked pin coiled around the shank. 67 grams, 57 mm
Acquired on the London art market, 1990s.
Private collection, London.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
Acquired on the London art market, 1990s.
Private collection, London.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £468
Pendant with ribbed lop transverse bar with arched finials, row of loops below with bell-shaped dangles; Finno-Ugric type; mounted on a custom-made stand. 74 grams total, pendant: 60 mm (12.7 cm including stand)
From the private collection of a London gentleman, from his grandfather's collection formed before the early 1970s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
Cf. Sedov, B.B., Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, pl.XXIX, item 19, for type.
From the private collection of a London gentleman, from his grandfather's collection formed before the early 1970s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
Cf. Sedov, B.B., Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, pl.XXIX, item 19, for type.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Openwork bifacial handle from a firesteel formed as two swans with recurved necks flanking a ropework column; slot to underside to accept the ferrous insert. 47 grams, 65 mm
From the private collection of a London gentleman, from his grandfather's collection formed before the early 1970s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
See Cacciandra, V. & Cesati, A., Fire Steels, Turin, 1996; Arbman, H., Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940, pl.144, item 1, for type.
From the private collection of a London gentleman, from his grandfather's collection formed before the early 1970s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
See Cacciandra, V. & Cesati, A., Fire Steels, Turin, 1996; Arbman, H., Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940, pl.144, item 1, for type.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Penannular with flattened finials with hatched decoration. 53.9 grams, 80 mm
Ex East Sussex, UK, private collection, 1980s-1990s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
Ex East Sussex, UK, private collection, 1980s-1990s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Comprising two restrung necklaces of oblate and other glass beads comprising: one with trapezoidal bronze dangles and a looped knot pendant; one with ribbed tubular dangles, two pairs of bell-shaped dangles and square-section glass bead; modern clasp to each. 68 grams total, 44-48 cm
Formerly in a private collection formed before 1950.
Ex property of a professional gentleman, acquired 2011.
Property of a Californian, USA, collector.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
Formerly in a private collection formed before 1950.
Ex property of a professional gentleman, acquired 2011.
Property of a Californian, USA, collector.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
Comprising a flat-section body with incised annulets and zig zag motifs, bird-shaped openwork finial with hooked beak and large eye set with a red stone cabochon. 30 grams, 71 mm
Ex Midlands, UK, collection, 1990s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
Ex Midlands, UK, collection, 1990s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £416
Horizontal lattice bands with horse-head finials above, loops below each with an articulated chain and duck foot-shaped dangle; two loops to reverse; Finno-Ugric type; mounted on a custom-made stand. 154 grams total, pendant: 12.7 cm (19.5 cm including stand)
From the private collection of a London gentleman, from his grandfather's collection formed before the early 1970s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
Cf. Sedov, B.B., Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, pl.XXIX, item 8, for type.
From the private collection of a London gentleman, from his grandfather's collection formed before the early 1970s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
Cf. Sedov, B.B., Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, pl.XXIX, item 8, for type.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
Barrel-shaped with slightly flanged rim. 13.7 grams total, 9-10 mm
UK gallery, early 2000s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
UK gallery, early 2000s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
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