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LOT 1305
Anglo-Saxon Gilt Bronze Mount with Dragons
9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
2 in. (7.22 grams, 49 mm).
Formed as two opposed beasts issuing from a central panel; each head formed with a large elliptical eye, scrolled decoration to the neck and scrolled surround to the central perforation; collector's id. number '91.420.51' to reverse. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1991. From an important Mayfair, London, UK collection. Inventory no.420.51 / cat.91.
LiteratureCf. Campbell, J., The Anglo-Saxons, item 24, decoration of an equal-arm brooch from Haslingfield, Cambridge.
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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. -
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Saxon 'Sutton Hoo' Type Iron Cauldron Chain
6th-7th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Or a hanging-bowl chain comprising: nine sets of two parallel-twisted 8-shaped links, with interstitial H-shaped twisted elements, the lower four each with a standing bull figure with prominent horns; a lateral hook with herringbone twisted shank; lower hooked flange with four herringbone-twist bars with looped ends; suspension ring and four-bar herringbone-twisted shank. 3.1 kg, 1.03 m
Acquired 1971-1972. From the collection of the vendor's father. Property of a London, UK, collector.
The chain and fittings closely resemble those recovered from Mound 1 at Sutton Hoo, Suffolk, England (British Museum accession ref. 1939,1010.167). It is understood that the chain was used to support a cauldron above the hearth, with additional hooks and suspension brackets for ancillary vessels. The bull-head detailing was present on the wrought-iron stand (ref. 1939,1010.161) from the same grave.
