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LOT 1403
Anglo-Saxon Nummular Disc Brooch
6TH-9TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 in. (6.19 grams, 28 mm).
Displaying a stylised regardant beast standing within a raised geometric border, punched ring-and-dot eye and detailing; remains of pin lug and catchplate to reverse. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK market, 1990s.
Property of a retired academic.
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Anglo-Saxon Bifacial Limestone Monumental Cross Arm with Interlaced Panels
Circa 9th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £10,400
Portion of a lateral arm or head from a monumental cross of the Mercian Group with scoops at the junction with the shaft; Side A: a panel of dense knotwork within a raised border; Side B: a panel of coiled tendrils enmeshing the stems with vine-leaf finials; tooling and other marks to the undecorated faces; outer face (end): shallow incised cross. 5.67 kg total, 30 cm high including stand
Acquired in the 1980s. Ex S. Sherlock collection, Stoke-on-Trent, UK. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11891-205888.
The lateral scoops form a partial round hole, one of four which give these crosses their characteristic form. -
Anglo-Saxon Bronze Mythical Beast Shield Mount
Circa 6th-7th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £650
With punched outline to the body and legs, gilded head with open jaws and raised cell eye; attachment studs to the reverse. 10.2 grams, 60 mm
Found near Grimsby, UK, circa 2015.
A number of similar mounts, probably from shields or possibly saddles, have been found in England, notably the beast from grave 26 at Bergh Apton (Norfolk) where the animal depicted may be a bear. -
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Anglo-Saxon Bronze Ring with Punched Motifs
6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Formed with a slender hoop overlapping and coiled at the centre, the discoid bezel with punched bow tie and ring-and-dot motifs. 1.77 grams, 23.99 mm overall, 19.50 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)
From a Norfolk excavation in the late 19th century. Ex property of a Nottingham gentleman by descent.
