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LOT 1333
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
ANGLO-SAXON BRONZE SMALL-LONG BROOCH
LATE 5TH-6TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 - 1 3/4 in. (24 grams total, 30-46 mm).
LATE 5TH-6TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 - 1 3/4 in. (24 grams total, 30-46 mm).
Comma-shaped lobes to the headplate, gently carinated bow, T-shaped footplate with hemispherical terminal; ferrous remains of pin lug and catchplate to reverse, lower part detached. [2, No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Cambridgeshire collection, 1990s.
LITERATURE:
Cf. The British Museum, museum number 1907,1219.2, for another example found in Soham, Cambridgeshire; MacGregor, A. & Bolick, E., A Summary Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon Collections (Non-Ferrous Metals), Oxford, 1993, item 15.38.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
