Loading, please wait...
LOT 0404
Anglo-Saxon Gilt Bronze Chip-Carved Mount with Face
6TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/2 in. (20.8 grams, 39 mm).
Parcel-gilt bell-shaped mount with pierced lug above arched bracket framing two perching birds with long beaks and folded wings, field of granulated lines, curved claws to the lower edge; the whole design forming a stylised human mask.
ProvenanceFound UK.
From the private collection of the late Alexander Cotton, Hampshire, UK.
Cf. MacGregor, A. & Bolick, E., A Summary Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon Collections (Non-Ferrous Metals), Oxford, 1993, items 25.6-8.
CONDITIONTimeLine Auctions follows a 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.
LOT 0404
Anglo-Saxon Gilt Bronze Chip-Carved Mount with Face
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,560
-
Saxon Bronze Artefact Group
6th-9th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Including: wrist clasp elements, hooked tag and other items. 22.7 grams total, 9-52 mm
Acquired on the European art market since the early 2000s. From the private Northern Ireland collection of R.M. -
Late Saxon Enamelled Gilt Bronze Brooch
Circa 11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
With circular frame enclosing a cloisonné enamel cinquefoil design in shades of blue and red, radiating lobes to the rim, each with an enamel fill. 6.29 grams, 29 mm
Acquired on the European art market since the early 2000s. From the private Northern Ireland collection of R.M. -
Anglo-Saxon and Viking Bronze Artefact Group
6th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
Including small-long brooch, glass annular bead, bridle fitting and other items. 47 grams total, 20-51 mm
Ex Stocker collection, Kent, UK, 1955-early 2000s.
