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LOT 1881
Anglo-Saxon Glass and Amber Bead Collection
CIRCA 5TH-7TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 - 1 in. (20 grams total, 11-25 mm).
Including annular, lenticular, tubular and other types, one possibly a Hebron bead. [12, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Suffolk, UK.
Acquired from Den of Antiquity, circa 2009.
Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
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Anglo-Saxon Gilt Bronze Keystone Type Brooch
530-570 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
Single-piece disc brooch with broad rim, inner band and segmented tondo with three triangular cells to accept inserts and three panels of Salin's Style I ornament; remains of gilt surface. 10.11 grams, 38 mm
Found West Ashton, Wiltshire, UK, by Mr William Michael Puddy with eyes-only whilst walking his dog, in the summer, before 1st September 2006. Property of a Wiltshire lady, by descent from her late father. Accompanied by a copy of the Devizes Museum item entry form dated 1st September 2006 and signed by the finder and curator. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.WILT-F561A1. Accompanied by a copy of an an article about the circumstances of finding etc. titled Treasure Trove, by Jo Watkins. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
The triangular cells were originally set with glass or garnet inserts. -
Anglo-Saxon Glass Bead Collection
Circa 5th-7th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Including fusiform types with marvered trails and other types. 26.6 grams total, 20-27 mm
Found Suffolk, UK. Acquired from Den of Antiquity, circa 2009. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985. Accompanied by an old handwritten dealer's ticket. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Anglo-Saxon Decorated Bronze Tweezers
6th-8th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £221
With broad triangular blades and narrow returned shank with punched point detailing, wire loop; old collector's ticket 'Saxon site Nr Malton at Scagglethorpe, + Settrington'. 6.06 grams, 61 mm
Found near Malton, North Yorkshire, UK. Acquired circa 2009. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985. Accompanied by an old handwritten dealer's ticket. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
