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LOT 1642
Anglo-Saxon Bronze Small-Long Brooch
CIRCA 6TH CENTURY A.D.
2 3/8 in. (11.3 grams, 61 mm).
Comprising a rectangular headplate with radiating arms, long bow with median punched ornament, triangular footplate with catch and pin-lugs to reverse. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a Buckinghamshire, UK, collector established from the earlier 1960s.
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Large Anglo-Saxon Bronze Cruciform Brooch
Late 5th-6th century A.D.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £400
Comprising a rectangular headplate with a central trapezoidal panel, three radiating collared D-section knops; a deep carinated bow with chamfered step at each end; trapezoidal foot with lateral coiled lappets; gusseted collar and carinated horse-head finial with scrolled nostrils; ferrous mass to reverse with impressed fabric, catchplate. 68 grams, 12.6 cm
Found Seaham, Co Durham, UK. Property of a Durham private collector. -
Anglo-Saxon Bronze Ansate Brooch
Circa 6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Comprising two discoid lobes joined by a narrow arch, pin-lugs and a catch to the reverse. 5.31 grams, 42 mm
From the collection of a Buckinghamshire, UK, collector established from the earlier 1960s. -
Anglo-Saxon Gilt Bronze Brooch with Bust
9th century A.D.Estimate: £60 - 80 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
With dentilled rim and profile bust with cross in imitation of a coin design. 8.2 grams, 28 mm
Acquired on the UK art market in the early 2000s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
