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LOT 1526
Saxon Bronze Strap End Group
7TH-9TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 - 1 1/2 in. (22.1 grams, 21-38 mm).
Mainly zoomorphic in form, including examples with remains of niello and enamel inlay, together with a mount displaying a central roundel featuring a geometric motif in silver inlay. [7, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK market, 1990s.
Property of a retired academic.
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Saxon Bronze Dress Pin Group
6th-8th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
One complete with facetted head punched-decorated with ring-and-dot motifs; bulbous facetted pin head punch-decorated with ring-and-dot motifs, partial remains of stem. 8.2 grams total, 38-77 mm
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s. -
Anglo-Saxon Gilt Mount with Crystal Cabochon
6th-9th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
Sub-rectangular in form with raised oval cell with decoratively notched rim, set with a polished rock crystal cabochon (chipped). 15.2 grams, 23 mm
Found Lincolnshire, UK. Acquired on the UK market, 1990s. Property of a retired academic. -
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Anglo-Saxon Bronze Girdle Hanger Pair
6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £468
Each with a suspension loop (one occluded) and decorative terminal, possibly formed as beast heads. 55 grams total, 13.2-13.5 cm
From a Norfolk excavation in the late 19th century. Ex property of a Nottingham gentleman by descent.
