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LOT 1427
Anglo-Saxon Bronze Helmetted Head Button Brooch Collection
CIRCA 6TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 - 7/8 in. (15.7 grams total, 14-21 mm).
Comprising four uncleaned brooches displaying stylised male faces, including one with traces of gilding; each with remains of pin lug and catchplate to reverse. [4, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Berkshire, UK.
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LOT 1427
Anglo-Saxon Bronze Helmetted Head Button Brooch Collection
Sold for (Inc. bp): £221
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Anglo-Saxon Gilt Bronze Saucer Brooch
Circa 6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Displaying a boss at centre of quartered field, with a chip-carved animal Style 1 zoomorph in each segment; remains of gilding and partial pin lug and catchplate to reverse. 18 grams, 37 mm
Found Berkshire, UK. -
Anglo-Saxon Bronze Long Brooch Collection
Circa 6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
Including one example accompanied by a Portable Antiquities Scheme record, the brooch with a rectangular head plate, arched bow and pelta-shaped foot; three additional brooches with transverse decoration. 63 grams total, 45-68 mm
Found Berkshire, UK. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.BERK-A98971. -
Anglo-Saxon Bronze Girdle Hanger Pair
6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £468
Each with a suspension loop (one occluded) and decorative terminal, possibly formed as beast heads. 55 grams total, 13.2-13.5 cm
From a Norfolk excavation in the late 19th century. Ex property of a Nottingham gentleman by descent.