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LOT 1740

Anglo-Saxon Bronze Dagger Fitting with Interlaced Design

8TH CENTURY A.D.

1 in. (9.58 grams, 26 mm).

Baluster from a knife with straight lower edge and three vandykes above, low-relief knotwork motif. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Formerly from a collection of a Berkshire gentleman, 1990s onwards.
Property of a private collector, West London, UK.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

CONDITION

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LOT 1740

Anglo-Saxon Bronze Dagger Fitting with Interlaced Design

Sold for (Inc. bp): £20

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