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LOT 1669

Anglo-Saxon Bronze Cruciform Brooch

6TH CENTURY A.D.

5 1/2 in. (86 grams, 14 cm).

Comprising a rectangular headplate flanked by lateral trapezoidal wings and with a stepped knop above, carinated bow, rectangular footplate with lateral L-shaped lappets, gusseted collar above a stylised horse-head finial with vertical posts for the pellet eyes and scrolled panels for the nostrils; lines of punched point detailing to the edges; catch to the reverse and ferrous mass at the pin-lug; repaired. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Found UK.
From a North Yorkshire, UK, private collection.
Acquired from Adam Partridge Auctioneers, Macclesfield, UK.
Property of Mr A.B., an American collector.

Literature

Cf. MacGregor, A. & Bolick, E., A Summary Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon Collections (Non-Ferrous Metals), Oxford, 1993, item 12.14, for type.

CONDITION

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LOT 1669

Anglo-Saxon Bronze Cruciform Brooch

Sold for (Inc. bp): £286

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