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LOT 1320
Anglo-Saxon Gilt Bronze Cross-Shaped Shield Mount
6TH-7TH CENTURY A.D.
1 5/8 in. (18.99 grams, 42 mm).
Or casket mount, each arm terminating in a discoid plaque with a ring of punched pellets, the arms with scroll detailing to the junctions; central raised plaque with lozengiform cell filled with the remains of organic material; five lugs to the underside; some restoration. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound UK.
Acquired 1978-2008.
Ex property of a West Yorkshire lady.
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Anglo-Saxon Bronze Square-Headed Long Brooch
6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
Decorative dimples and annulets over the body; pin lug and catchplate to reverse; mounted on a custom-made display stand and accompanied by descriptive text reading: 'Anglo-Saxon Small Long brooch Square headed type...Found Icklingham, Sfk [Suffolk] Leeds# square-headed (panelled) type as classified in Arch: XCI, 1945. Cf. Fig. 20 a, and others there for the decoration and foot shape.' 75 grams, 86 mm high including stand
Found Icklingham, Suffolk, UK. From the Hattatt collection, 1985. Ex Astarte collection with reference no.00/561/09. -
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Anglo-Saxon Gilt Bronze Saucer Brooch Pair
5th-6th century A.D.Estimate: £2,500 - 3,500 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
Each with an upturned rim and concentric bands of pellets and segmented circles; pin-lug and catch to the reverse. 50 grams total, 41-42 mm
Found near Evesham, Worcestershire, UK, in 1992. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.203367.
A stunning and rare matched pair with heavy gold chip-carved mercury gilding. -
Anglo-Saxon Bronze Artefact Group
6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Comprising strap ends decorated with zoomorphic and geometric designs; sleeve clasps displaying decorative grooves and ribbing together with some remains of enamelled ornament; remains of a bow brooch with beast head footplate. 24.2 grams total, 34-51 mm
Cambridgeshire collection, 1990s.
