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LOT 0306
Alemannic Silver-Gilt S-Shaped Bird Brooch
LATE 6TH-EARLY 7TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (3.88 grams, 31 mm).
With raised borders and median band, all decorated with triangular punchmarks and niello fill; gilt chip-carved band detailing; discoid cell at each end with garnet cloison 'eye' (one absent); pin-lug and catch to the reverse.
ProvenanceAcquired early 1990s.
From an East Anglian private collection.
Cf. Menghin, W., The Merovingian Period. Europe Without Borders, Berlin, 2007, item VI.3.14.1.
FootnotesA classic development of the S-fibula with bird-head detailing.
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Alemannic Silver-Gilt S-Shaped Bird Brooch
Late 6th-early 7th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £520
With raised borders and median band, all decorated with triangular punchmarks and niello fill; gilt chip-carved band detailing; discoid cell at each end with garnet cloison 'eye' (one absent); pin-lug and catch to the reverse. 3.88 grams, 31 mm
Acquired early 1990s. From an East Anglian private collection.
A classic development of the S-fibula with bird-head detailing. -
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Dark Age Bronze Zoomorphic Mount
5th-7th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
Modelled in the half-round with naturalistic detailing, its paws facing forwards, catchplate and pin-hinge to verso. 25.3 grams, 43 mm
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Gothic Bronze Bow Brooch
Circa 6th-7th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
With narrow bow, openwork headplate with flanking bird-shapes, pierced lappets and bulbous tongue-shaped footplate; pin-lugs and catch to the reverse. 19.6 grams, 80 mm
From the collection of Alan Hardcastle, circa 2017. Ex private Merseyside, UK, collection.
