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LOT 1195
Sold for (Inc. bp): £254
ANGLO-SAXON GILT DOUBLE-AXE SHIELD MOUNT
6TH-7TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/4 in. (7.5 grams, 45 mm).
6TH-7TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/4 in. (7.5 grams, 45 mm).
A bronze mount with gilded lozengiform central element and T-shaped 'axe' extensions; the lozenge with three-band collars, punched bands to the edges and central quatrefoil motif with pellets to the ends; two thick mounting lugs to the reverse, one with its mounting rove in place.
PROVENANCE:
Found Hertfordshire, UK.
Accompanied by copies of the relevant Benet's Artefacts of England & the United Kingdom pages where it is published.
PUBLISHED:
Hammond, A.B., Benet's Artefacts of England & the United Kingdom, 4th Edition, 2021, p.451, A09-0304.
LITERATURE:
See Hammond, B., British Artefacts vol.1 - Early Anglo-Saxon, Witham, 2009, p.75-81, for discussion.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous 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.
