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LOT 2112
Anglo-Saxon Bronze Great Square-Headed Brooch
CIRCA 6TH CENTURY A.D.
4 7/8 in. (86.2 grams, 12.3 cm).
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. [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. Hines, J., A New Corpus of Anglo-Saxon Great Square-Headed Brooches, London, 1997, item 101(a) Barrington, for a very similar example.
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LOT 2112
Anglo-Saxon Bronze Great Square-Headed Brooch
Estimate £300 - 400€350 - 460 (for guidance only)$410 - 540 (for guidance only)
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Saxon Silvered Bronze Strap End
Circa 6th century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
Split along the upper edge of the plate; two lobes with piercings for the attachment rivets and pellet between; central panel ornamented with two inlaid length of silver scrolled motifs; zoomorphic terminal with triangular ears, bulbous eyes and a ribbed square snout. 4.55 grams, 42.8 mm
Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s. From an East Anglian private collection. -
Saxon Bronze Radiate Brooch
Circa 6th century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
A radiate-headed brooch composed of a semi-circular head plate with five knobs, expanding rectangular bow, engraved decoration to the obverse; remains of pin lug and catchplate to reverse. 14 grams, 59 mm
Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s. From an East Anglian private collection. -
Anglo-Saxon Bronze Hipped Pin with Engraved Head
Circa 8th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
With a round-section tappering pin, ribbed collar and a globular head with applied pellets and engraved linear motif. 26.3 grams, 62 mm
Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s. From an East Anglian private collection.
