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LOT 1685
Large Anglo-Saxon Bronze Cruciform Brooch
CIRCA 6TH CENTURY A.D.
4 5/8 in. (56 grams, 11.8 cm).
Comprising a rectangular headplate and three radiating D-shaped knops, broad bow and horse-head footplate; catch and pin-lug to reverse;
repaired from parts. [No Reserve]
From the collection of a Buckinghamshire, UK, collector established from the earlier 1960s.
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Large Anglo-Saxon Bronze Great Square-Headed Brooch
Late 5th-6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,690
Comprising: rectangular headplate with raised borders and concentric bands of Style I animal ornament and central disc; three ribs to the shallow bow with central disc; horse-head lappets to the shoulders, cruciform footplate with raised inner rim and Style I motif, boss with surrounding tiered collar to the foot and lateral lugs; remains of catch, pin-lug and ferrous pin to the reverse. 86 grams, 13.4 cm
Found Seaham, Co Durham, UK. Property of a Durham private collector. -
Anglo-Saxon Glass and Amber Necklace Bead Group.
Late 5th-6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £364
Including oblate, melon, annular and other types. 32 grams total, 5-23 mm
Found Seaham, Co Durham, UK. Property of a Durham private collector. -
Large Anglo-Saxon Bronze Cruciform Brooch
Circa 6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Broad headplate with three radiating knops, broad conical bow, horse-head footplate with scrolled nostril detailing; remains of catch and lug to reverse; repaired from parts. 52 grams, 11.7 cm
From the collection of a Buckinghamshire, UK, collector established from the earlier 1960s.
