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LOT 1427

Carolingian Iron Spur with Silver Studs

CIRCA 8TH CENTURY A.D.

7 in. (150 grams, 18 cm).

With D-section arms, attachment loop, prick spur with two bands of applied studs. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Ex B Posey collection, 1990s.
Ex Den of Antiquity, Cambridgeshire, UK.

Accompanied by a dealer's catalogue information card.

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LOT 1427

Carolingian Iron Spur with Silver Studs

Sold for (Inc. bp): £221

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