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LOT 1204
Anglo-Saxon Iron Ship Rivet
CIRCA 6TH CENTURY A.D.
2 1/4 in. (75 grams, 57 mm).
An iron ship rivet composed of a tapering rectangular-section body and broad, slightly domed head. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound UK.
Essex gallery, early 2000s.
Cf. Bruce-Mitford, R., The Sutton Hoo Ship Burial. Volume I, London, 1975, p.122, fig.80, for comparison.
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Anglo-Saxon Zoomorphic Strap End with Lobed Cross
Circa 8th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
A bronze zoomorphic strap end of Thomas's Class A displaying a reserved central lobed cross against a hatched field (keyed to accept sheet silver ornament), stylised beast head finial below; split upper edge and mounting lugs to the reverse. 1.17 grams, 54 mm
Found UK. Acquired in the 1990s. From a North Yorkshire private collection, UK.
The four areas surrounding the cross have been keyed to accept a silver panel each; silver inserts were also placed within the 'eyes' on the cross, of which one is still in place. -
'The Pershore' Anglo-Saxon Hanging Bowl Mount with Horse-Head
6th-7th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7,150
A bronze bowl mount or escutcheon comprising a discoid panel with gently curved profile and zoomorphic hook; the panel with reserved La Tène comma-leaf decoration on a pounced field (intended to receive enamel fill); the hook with median gusset to the outer face, horse-head finial, bulbous La Tène ornament at the base. 23.7 grams, 48 mm
Found whilst searching with a metal detector in Pershore, Worcestershire, West Midlands, UK. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme Report no.WAW-BC2657. -
Saxon Cruciform Bow Brooch
6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £114
A bronze cruciform brooch comprising a rectangular headplate with trapezoidal lateral panels, collared knop above, punched pellets to the outer edges, relatively shallow bow, slender footplate with scrolled lappets, transverse ribbing, beast-head finial with trefoil muzzle; pin-lugs and catchplate to reverse. 32.1 grams, 11 cm
Fine condition.
Acquired Munich, Germany, late 1990s. Property of an East London gentleman.
The brooch is rather more dainty than the majority of the cruciform types, with a thin bow and small catch to the reverse.
