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LOT 1831
Anglo-Saxon Zoomorphic Cruciform Brooch
LATE 5TH CENTURY A.D.
2 1/2 in. (16.8 grams, 64 mm).
The headplate with a raised trapezoidal panel with rectangular wings decorated with grooves, a full-round knob projecting from the end of the central panel, a keeled bow and an animal head foot; a catchplate and pin-lugs on the reverse. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Uttlesford, Essex, UK.
Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.SF-0D30CE.
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Anglo-Saxon Zoomorphic Cruciform Brooch
Late 5th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
The headplate with a raised trapezoidal panel with rectangular wings decorated with grooves, a full-round knob projecting from the end of the central panel, a keeled bow and an animal head foot; a catchplate and pin-lugs on the reverse. 16.8 grams, 64 mm
Found Uttlesford, Essex, UK. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.SF-0D30CE. -
Anglo-Saxon Bronze Equal-Armed Brooch
Circa 700-900 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Deep bow with lateral flanges, pinlugs and catchplate on the reverse. 10.6 grams, 43 mm
Found North Yorkshire, UK. -
Post Saxon Decorated Lead Spindle Whorl with Runic Letter
Circa 1200 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Biconical in form, with flat top and bottom surfaces, central perforation measuring 9.2 mm; both surfaces decorated with raised motifs including a non-standard rune shape (but similar to the Hægel rune). 29.1 grams, 28 mm
Found near Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, UK. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.LIN-5C4312.
The raised design resembles some Anglo-Saxon runes: for example, the Hægel rune with a pellet, Yr rune and others. Perhaps the motifs were designed by someone who had seen runes in a text somewhere.
