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LOT 1403
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]
ProvenanceEx B Posey collection, 1990s.
Ex Den of Antiquity, Cambridgeshire, UK.
Accompanied by a dealer's catalogue information card.
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Carolingian Iron Spur with Silver Studs
Circa 8th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
With D-section arms, attachment loop, prick spur with two bands of applied studs. 150 grams, 18 cm
Ex B Posey collection, 1990s. Ex Den of Antiquity, Cambridgeshire, UK. Accompanied by a dealer's catalogue information card.