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LOT 1428
Anglo-Saxon Gilt Bronze Pendant with Star
CIRCA 6TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/2 in. (10.4 grams, 37 mm).
Formed from a reused saucer brooch, discoid in plan with pierced lobe to apex for use as a pendant; decorated with a geometric scheme composed of a central raised boss enclosed by a five-point star, concentric circles and waves. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Berkshire, UK.
Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.BERK-72DAE0.
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Anglo-Saxon Bronze Shield Mount with Animal Masks and Beast Heads
6th century A.D.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £320
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. -
Anglo-Saxon Gilt Bronze Pendant with Star
Circa 6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
Formed from a reused saucer brooch, discoid in plan with pierced lobe to apex for use as a pendant; decorated with a geometric scheme composed of a central raised boss enclosed by a five-point star, concentric circles and waves. 10.4 grams, 37 mm
Found Berkshire, UK. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.BERK-72DAE0. -
Anglo-Saxon Bronze Saucer Brooch
5th-6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Decorated with five spirals emanating from a central ring-and-dot motif, enclosed within a circumferential border; remains of catchplate to reverse. 12 grams, 26 mm
Found Berkshire, UK. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.BERK-A6EC93.
