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LOT 1647
Anglo-Saxon Bronze Long Brooch
CIRCA 6TH CENTURY A.D.
2 5/8 in. (16.4 grams, 67.5 mm).
Headplate with three radiating crescent lugs. punched detailing; deep bow and narrow footplate; catch and remains of ferrous pin to reverse; repaired from parts. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a Buckinghamshire, UK, collector established from the earlier 1960s.
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Opening Bid: £5
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Anglo-Saxon Bronze Small-Long Brooch
Late 5th-6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
With square headplate and three radiating D-shaped panels, narrow bow and footplate, pelta-shaped finial; pin-lug to reverse with remains of ferrous pin, catch below. 26 grams, 78 mm
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Anglo-Saxon Brooch Terminal with Ravens
6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Pelta-shaped with plaque with median panel of knotwork and pellets, flanking addorse bird-heads each with pellet eye and hooked beak; attachment lugs to reverse. 5.15 grams, 22 mm
Found Gloucestershire, UK.
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