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LOT 1272
Anglo-Saxon Gilt Bronze Button Brooch with Face
CIRCA 6TH-7TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (3.31 grams, 19 mm).
With raised border and chip-carved warrior mask motif. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx David Winter collection, Kent, UK.
Acquired on the UK art market in 2012.
Property of a Kent lady collector.
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Anglo-Saxon Bronze Regardant Beast Disc Brooch
8th-9th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Comprising a flat-section disc with reserved regardant beast within a pelletted border, catchplate to the reverse. 6.96 grams, 28.8 mm
Found Norfolk, Southern England. Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s. From an East Anglian private collection. Accompanied by an old Norfolk Castle Museum record slip. -
Anglo-Saxon Bronze Shield Mount with Animal Masks and Beast Heads
6th century A.D.Estimate: £600 - 800 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £300
The eight arms arranged with alternating trefoil and tapering terminals, the trilobate arms formed as animal masks, the tapering arms as dragon-heads, all with stylised detailing in relief; punched circlets to the field; some remains of mounting lug to reverse centre. 68 grams, 54 mm
Found Norfolk, UK. From an East Anglian private collection. -
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Anglo-Saxon Artefact Collection
6th-9th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
A mixed group of artefacts comprising: two annular brooch frames with worn remains of geometric motif and remains of pin; a zoomorphic strap end with beast head finial and geometric interlace motifs to the body, remains of enamel inlay, two piercings for attachment. 23.8 grams, 40-44 mm
Fair condition.
Found Yorkshire, UK.
