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LOT 0331

Anglo-Saxon Bronze Cruciform Long Brooch

6TH CENTURY A.D.

3 1/8 in. (19.2 grams, 80 mm).

Comprising a rectangular headplate and three radiating knops, broad bow and horse-head footplate with scrolled nostril, suspension loop to the reverse; accompanied with note reading: 'Anglo-Saxon, Bronze Cruciform Brooch, C. 6th century AD, Bronze cruciform brooch of fine quality. Features an integral top & side with semi-circular knobs & moulded collars. it has short wings & a high arched bow with a central groove & faceted corners, with a fine zoomorphic foot. Provenance: M. O'Bee collection, found in Lincolnshire in the 1970's.'

Provenance

Found in Lincolnshire, UK, in the 1970s.
M. O'Bee collection.

Accompanied by a previous catalogue information ticket.

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LOT 0331

Anglo-Saxon Bronze Cruciform Long Brooch

Sold for (Inc. bp): £351

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    Comprising a rectangular headplate and three radiating knops, broad bow and horse-head footplate with scrolled nostril, suspension loop to the reverse; accompanied with note reading: 'Anglo-Saxon, Bronze Cruciform Brooch, C. 6th century AD, Bronze cruciform brooch of fine quality. Features an integral top & side with semi-circular knobs & moulded collars. it has short wings & a high arched bow with a central groove & faceted corners, with a fine zoomorphic foot. Provenance: M. O'Bee collection, found in Lincolnshire in the 1970's.' 19.2 grams, 80 mm



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