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LOT 0286
Large Anglo-Saxon Bronze Great Square-Headed Brooch
LATE 5TH-6TH CENTURY A.D.
5 1/4 in. (86 grams, 13.4 cm).
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.
ProvenanceFound Seaham, Co Durham, UK.
Property of a Durham private collector.
See Hines, J., A New Corpus of Anglo-Saxon Great Square-Headed Brooches, London, 1997, pl.45(a), Londesborough for type.
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Saxon Silver-Gilt Pendant with Entwined Beasts
5th-6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £416
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