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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]
ProvenanceFound UK.
From a North Yorkshire, UK, private collection.
Acquired from Adam Partridge Auctioneers, Macclesfield, UK.
Property of Mr A.B., an American collector.
Cf. MacGregor, A. & Bolick, E., A Summary Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon Collections (Non-Ferrous Metals), Oxford, 1993, item 12.14, for type.
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Fragment of a discoid pin-head with openwork cross detailing and Insular Style interlace radiating from a central boss. 3.67 grams, 33 mm
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Anglo-Saxon Bronze Cruciform Brooch with Horse-Head Terminal
Later 5th-6th century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £60
With trapezoidal headplate and lateral wings, domed stud above, deep bow and equine finial with discoid nostrils. 70 grams, 12.8 cm
Found Lincolnshire, UK. From an old private collection of Norfolk, UK, gentleman, formed since 1998. -
Anglo-Saxon Bronze Cruciform Brooch with Horse-Head Terminal
Later 5th-6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
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