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LOT 1192
Anglo-Saxon Artefact Collection
CIRCA 6TH-8TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 - 5 1/8 in. (24 grams total, 2.1-13 cm).
A mixed bronze group comprising: a narrow strap end with split upper edge, low-relief interlace motif, beast-head finial; a mount fragment with low-relief knotwork, pierced at one corner; a gilt chip-carved fragment probably of a cruciform brooch with high-relief Style I profile face; both parts of a dress pin with polyhedral head and ribbed upper section. [4, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Roding's, Essex, UK.
Acquired on the UK antiques market between 1974-1985.
Albert Ward collection, Essex, UK.
For strap end see Thomas, G., Late Anglo-Saxon and Viking Age Strap-Ends 750-1100: Part 1, Finds Research Group datasheet 32, Sleaford, 2007.
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Saxon Silvered Bridle Fitting
Later 6th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
A silvered bronze strap distributor from a bridle comprising a cheek-piece ring and three sliding attachments to secure harness straps; each attachment formed as an elongated triangular plate with ring at the broad end and lobes to accept attachment rivets (some still in situ). 69 grams, 84 mm
Acquired since 2000. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. -
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Anglo-Saxon Gilt Chip-Carved Mount with Interlaced Panels
Circa 7th-8th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £6,240
A gilt copper-alloy mount composed of a broad annular body with slightly domed profile, the body quartered with each cell displaying a chip-carved interlace motif configured A:B:A:B; rim, edges and central cell with raised rim; rivet and flat-section mounting bar to reverse. 9.98 grams, 28 mm
Fine condition, usage wear to raised surfaces.
Found UK. Acquired in the 1990s. From a North Yorkshire private collection, UK.
The item was originally conceived as an appliqué with central cell probably containing a cabochon garnet or meerschaum disc. At some point later a bar was added across the reverse with the ends of the rivets interrupting the surface design. -
Anglo-Saxon Red and Yellow Enamelled Interlace Mount
7th-8th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £845
A rectangular copper-alloy mount with a slightly curved profile, the upper face with a yellow-enamelled interlaced knot against a red-brown enamelled field; Hiberno-Saxon workmanship. 6.65 grams, 29 mm
Fine condition, complete.
Found UK. Acquired in the 1990s. From a North Yorkshire private collection, UK.
It is likely that this is a mount from a house-shrine or similar piece of ecclesiastical equipment with studs to the underside and a hole at each end to accept a rivet.
