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LOT 1777
Anglo-Saxon Iron Nail Collection
6TH-7TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/8 - 2 1/4 in. (619 grams total, 36-56 mm).
Comprising square- and discoid nail heads, each with the stub of the round- or square-section shank. [5, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Weston Colville, Cambridgeshire, UK.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
The large size and thick shank of some pieces implies that they have come from a substantial timber structure: either a feasting hall or perhaps a sailing vessel.
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Anglo-Saxon Gilt Bronze Great Cruciform Brooch
6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £520
Of Martin's Group 4 with rectangular headplate and florid face-masks to the three edges; pellet eyes, deep bow with with square central panel, remains of footplate with square lateral lappets, finial absent; pin-lug and catchplate to the reverse; gilded surface abraded. 46.7 grams, 82 mm
Found Weston Colville, Cambridgeshire, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
The florid type of cruciform brooch stands at the end of the series and probably dates to the middle of the 6th century according to the most recent discussion (Martin, 2015). T -
Anglo-Saxon Bronze Artefact Fragments
6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
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Found East Anglia, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Anglo-Saxon Bronze Dagger Fitting with Interlaced Design
8th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Baluster from a knife with straight lower edge and three vandykes above, low-relief knotwork motif. 9.58 grams, 26 mm
Formerly from a collection of a Berkshire gentleman, 1990s onwards. Property of a private collector, West London, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
