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Openwork unifacial 'winged horse' format (Woods's Type 3B) with beaked head in profile on a ribbed neck, pierced hindleg beneath and tapering wing above; the head extending to a reverse flange. 6.74 grams, 38 mm



Found by Robin Sutton, UK. Property of a Lancashire, UK, collector. Accompanied by a copy of the Searcher Magazine article where it was published in 2006.

The item formed the reinforced finial to a leather chape for a knife. Its design suggests an Anglo-Scandinavian context, probably 11th century and likely linked to the increased Scandinavian contacts with Britain during the reign of Cnut (1016-35).

With curved profile, openwork design in Winchester Style, attachment lug to reverse. 6.47 grams, 30 mm



From the private collection of the late collection of Mr M., Waterlooville, Hampshire, UK, formed from the late 1980s to early 1990s.

The decoration shows influence from Scandinavian Ringerike Style.

Penannular bracelet with looped terminals formed of round-section bars. 22.5 grams, 63 mm



Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.

The hoop expanding towards the shoulders, set with a glass cabochon secured with four claws. 5.11 grams, 26.59 mm overall, 18.58 x 17.59 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O 1/2, USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.61, Japan 15)



Acquired on the UK art market. Private collection, Suffolk, UK.

Formed as a galloping horse carrying a warrior holding a sword in one hand and the other extended to hold the reins, with a rectangular iron bar below. 55 grams, 47 mm



From the private coin collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the mid 1980s.

Comprising a hemispherical head with five projecting globules, a gently arching keeled bow and the footplate with two lateral knops and a triangular terminal; pin-lugs and part of the catchplate on the reverse. 9.34 grams, 56 mm



From a European collection, 1990s. Accompanied by a previous dealer's sales ticket.

Irregular fragment of a bronze panel with reserved saltire and central pierced roundel; flanking panels of low-relief spirals, triquetras, scrolls and other motifs; possibly Hiberno-Saxon work. 6.65 grams, 44 mm



Acquired circa 1980. Property of a Middlesex gentleman.

Comprising a thick D-shaped loop and a D-section curving tongue. 36 grams, 52 mm



From the private collection of Graham Slater (1927-2024), Cambridge, UK; formed 1980s-1990s. Accompanied by a previous dealer's sales ticket.

Biconical in form, with flat top and bottom surfaces, central perforation measuring 9.2 mm; both surfaces decorated with raised motifs including a non-standard rune shape (but similar to the Hægel rune). 29.1 grams, 28 mm



Found near Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, UK. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.LIN-5C4312.

The raised design resembles some Anglo-Saxon runes: for example, the Hægel rune with a pellet, Yr rune and others. Perhaps the motifs were designed by someone who had seen runes in a text somewhere.

Triangular mount of Williams's Class A Type 14 with three radiating arms at the apex and rivet-hole between, low-relief chevron to the plaque, angled ledge to the lower edge with median rivet-hole. 17.9 grams, 46 mm



Found UK. From a UK collection formed in the 1980s. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.

With triangular-section braided shank hammered at the base. 4.32 grams, 25.31 mm overall, 17.36 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L, USA 5 3/4, Europe 11.24, Japan 10)



Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Suffolk, UK, gentleman.

Mixed group of items, including a pin finial, strap end, the head-plate from a brooch, and others. 124 grams total, 15-51 mm



Found Suffolk, UK.