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LOT 1584
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
ANGLO-SAXON 'GLOUCESTERSHIRE' BRONZE DECORATED PIN
CIRCA 6TH-8TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (3.34 grams, 33 mm).
CIRCA 6TH-8TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (3.34 grams, 33 mm).
Hipped dress pin with slight bulb to the lower shank, D-shaped headplate with lateral spurs to the upper edge, impressed ring-and-dot ornament, pierced close to one edge for attachment. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Found Gloucestershire, UK.
LITERATURE:
Cf. a similar set of three such pins in the British Museum under accession no.1858,1116.4.
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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.
