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LOT 2149
Anglo-Saxon Bronze Cruciform Brooch
CIRCA 6TH CENTURY A.D.
4 1/2 in. (42 grams, 11.6 cm).
Comprising a headplate formed as a rectangular median plate with lateral wings; raised central square panel with incised vegetal motive; to the middle of each edge a Style I human mask in plan, formed as a T-shaped brow-and-nasal with two pellet eyes; the bow deep with facetting at each end; the footplate triangular with transverse collar above a finial Style I human mask with complex beard below; pin-lugs and scar for catchplate to reverse; a marriage. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market since the 1960s.
From the private collection of Mr J.P.H., a Woolwich, UK, collector, his collection formed since the 1960s.
Cf. Hammond, B., British Artefacts vol.1 - Early Anglo-Saxon, Witham, 2009, fig.1.1.4.1-b.
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LOT 2149
Anglo-Saxon Bronze Cruciform Brooch
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Anglo-Saxon Bronze Small-Long Brooch
6th century A.D.Estimate: £30 - 40 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Comprising a square headplate with three (one absent) radiating flanges, each with pointillé detailing to the outer edge; shallow bow with chamfered end; rectangular footplate with panel of transverse ribbing; pin-lug and catch to reverse, remains of ferrous pin. 6.39 grams, 64 mm
From a UK collection formed in the 1980s. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. -
Anglo-Saxon Gilt Bronze Complex Animal Harness Mount
Circa 6th century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £200
Rectangular with raised border enclosing a low-relief design of entwined stylised animals; four bosses to the obverse. 7.86 grams, 21.9 mm
Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s. From an East Anglian private collection. -
Anglo-Saxon Bronze Great Square-Headed Brooch
Circa 6th century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Comprising a trapezoidal headplate with stamped and chip-carved detailing, broad bow, trefoil footplate with lappets beneath the bow, remains of the ferrous pin to the reverse of the headplate and a solder scar where the catchplate was attached; a marriage. 86.2 grams, 12.3 cm
Acquired on the UK art market since the 1960s. From the private collection of Mr J.P.H., a Woolwich, UK, collector, his collection formed since the 1960s.
