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LOT 1521
Anglo-Saxon Bronze Long Brooch Collection
CIRCA 6TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/4 - 2 5/8 in. (63 grams total, 45-68 mm).
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. [4, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Berkshire, UK.
Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.BERK-A98971.
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Anglo-Saxon Bronze Helmetted Head Button Brooch Collection
Circa 6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £221
Comprising four uncleaned brooches displaying stylised male faces, including one with traces of gilding; each with remains of pin lug and catchplate to reverse. 15.7 grams total, 14-21 mm
Found Berkshire, UK. -
Anglo-Saxon Gold Chip-Carved Buckle Plate
6th-9th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
Broadly triangular in form and retaining three fixing rivets, chip-carved interlace motif embellished with gilding; remains of fixing plate to reverse. 5.5 grams, 30 mm
Acquired on the UK market, 1990s. Property of a retired academic. -
Anglo-Saxon Bronze Sword Scabbard Pyramid Mount
Circa 6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
Each of the four faces displaying three punched triangles arranged in pyramid configuration, with chevron between; square recess to top; hollow reverse with strap bar. 3.4 grams, 14 mm
Found Berkshire, UK. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.BERK-D29AE3.
