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LOT 0360
Sold for (Inc. bp): £481
ANGLO-SCANDINAVIAN VIKING BRONZE HOWLING BEAST STIRRUP MOUNT
CIRCA 11TH CENTURY A.D.
1 7/8 in. (26.2 grams, 48 mm).
CIRCA 11TH CENTURY A.D.
1 7/8 in. (26.2 grams, 48 mm).
Of Williams's Group 1 type 11C with raised frame, trefoil below the loop, high-relief wolf image, two holes to lower edge and ledge to the reverse.
PROVENANCE:
Acquired on the UK art market in the 1990s.
Property of a Stowmarket, UK, gentleman.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Williams, D., Late Saxon Stirrup-Strap Mounts, York, 1997, items 275, 278.
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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.
