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LOT 1202
Anglo-Saxon Artefact Group
6TH-10TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/8 - 2 5/8 in. (56.7 grams total, 36-68 mm).
A mixed bronze group comprising: a flat-section bracelet with flared ends, incised and punched linear ornament; a pair of wrist-clasps fused (probably from a funeral pyre); an openwork panel fragment, probably from a stirrup mount. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Cambridgeshire, UK.
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Anglo-Saxon Gilt Chip-Carved Bird's Wing-Whorl Mount
Circa 6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
A gilt copper-alloy circular mount decorated with a chip-carved whorl composed of four stylised bird's wings radiating from a central knop; four mounting lugs to the reverse. 6.28 grams, 26 mm
Found UK. Acquired in the 1990s. From a North Yorkshire private collection, UK. -
Anglo-Saxon and Other Artefact Group
2nd-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £64
A mixed bronze group comprising: an Anglo-Saxon tongue-shaped strap end with pelletted border, silver-inlaid panel of a regardant beast, securing rivet, animal-head finial; a Roman bronze finger ring with stepped shoulders; medieval tweezers with balustered and notched edges. 16 grams total, 21-62 mm
Fine condition.
Acquired 1970s-1980s. Ex UK collection. Property of a Portsmouth, UK gentleman. -
Anglo-Saxon Gilt Chip-Carved Beast Mount
Circa 6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £520
A gilt copper-alloy rectangular Style 1 mount displaying a sinuous chip-carved couchant beast in high-relief with good remains of gilding, thick external rim; one remaining rivet and one mounting lug to reverse. 6.72 grams, 45 mm
Found UK. Acquired in the 1990s. From a North Yorkshire private collection, UK.
