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LOT 1412
Anglo-Saxon Bronze Ring with Punched Motifs
6TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (1.77 grams, 23.99 mm overall, 19.50 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)).
Formed with a slender hoop overlapping and coiled at the centre, the discoid bezel with punched bow tie and ring-and-dot motifs. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a Norfolk excavation in the late 19th century.
Ex property of a Nottingham gentleman by descent.
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Anglo-Saxon Gilt Bronze Double-Axe Shield Mount
6th-7th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
With lozengiform central element and T-shaped 'axe' extensions; the lozenge with three-band collars, punched bands to the edges and central quatrefoil motif with pellets to the ends; two thick mounting lugs to the reverse, one with its mounting rove in place. 7.5 grams, 45 mm
Fine condition.
Found Hertfordshire, UK.
The mount belongs to the typology of symmetrically-shaped fittings with lozengiform or ovoid body. Comparisons might be made with a pair of bichrome fittings from a shield in Sleaford 136. Their ridged, gilded and punched bodies are not unlike that of the Sutton Hoo 018, 868 aquatic mount, but both their originally terminals are triangular or trapezoidal. They are therefore purely geometric, though it is a moot point whether a zoomorphic (aquatic) appearance was intended or given. -
Anglo-Saxon Wrist Clasps and Ring Group
6th-9th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
The ring with a decoratively twisted bezel and overlapping arms; two clasps, one decorated with punched annulets. 12.8 grams total, 23-34 mm
Acquired on the UK market, 1990s. Property of a retired academic. -
Anglo-Saxon Gilt Bronze Great Square-Headed Brooch
6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,690
Of Hines's Group XX with square headplate bearing concentric bands of billets, undulating lines and punched points, with vesica motifs to the upper corners; thick shallow bow with central rib, isosceles triangle footplate with horse-head lappets and flanking lobes with concentric rings, ropework bands and central vesica, disc finial with ropework border; pin-lugs to the reverse and broad catch. 136 grams, 13.5 cm
Found near Grimsby, Humberside, UK, circa 2010.
The brooch shows a restrained use of low-relief detailing confined to largely geometric features other than the horse-heads at the shoulders and the single facing mask on the headplate above the junction with the bow. The bow itself is very thick and displays a prominent median rib with just a suggestion of outer ribs. The mineral deposits on the reverse bear the imprint of the textile to which the brooch was attached.
