Loading, please wait...
LOT 1389
Saxon Bronze Zoomorphic Strap End
7TH-9TH CENTURY A.D.
2 in. (11.2 grams, 49 mm).
Displaying zoomorphic motifs and a beast head terminal; perforated for attachment. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
CONDITIONTimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
-
Anglo-Saxon Bronze Clothes Fastener
9th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Featuring two pierced lugs, recurved garment hook, beaded border, central boss on triangular panel with zoomorphic elements around. 19 grams, 52 mm
Found Norfolk, UK. Ex property of a UK gentleman. -
Saxon Silver Ring with Spiral Bezel
6th-10th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £140
Formed from a round-section rod, shaped as a spiral knot with the ends looped around the shoulders. 5.01 grams, 24.82 mm overall, 19.83 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9, Europe 20, Japan 19)
Acquired late 1980s-early 1990s. Private collection, Nottinghamshire, UK. -
Anglo-Saxon Gilt Bronze Square-Headed Brooch
6th-7th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Of miniature classic form, the headplate having a billeted border and a series of crescentic punchmarks around three sides; three reserved-cross punchmarks complete the headplate design, plain and carinated bow, lozengiform footplate shares the crescentic punch-mark design; two dot-punched lappets spring from the base of the bow and join the footplate, pin lug and catchplate to reverse. 7.05 grams, 42.53 mm
From an old English collection. Ex UK art market.
Cf. MacGregor, A. and Bolick, E., A Summary Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon Collections (Non-Ferrous Metals), Oxford, 1993, p.121, item 14.1.
