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LOT 0548
Sold for (Inc. bp): £6,820
ANGLO-SAXON GILT DRINKING HORN TERMINAL
LATER 8TH CENTURY AD
1 1/4" (8.01 grams, 32mm).
LATER 8TH CENTURY AD
1 1/4" (8.01 grams, 32mm).
A silver-gilt funicular mount, probably the terminal from a drinking horn, with bilinear border and three panels of dense chip-carved interlace framing slender standing beasts; butt jointed along the long edge.
PROVENANCE:
Found Cranfield, Bedfordshire, UK, 2013.
PUBLISHED:
Recorded with the Portable Antiquities Scheme with reference number BE-E811E5; accompanied by a print out of the PAS report.
LITERATURE:
Disclaimed under the Treasure Act, reference number 2013 T672.
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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.
