Loading, please wait...
LOT 1721
Saxon Silver-Gilt Mount
CIRCA 6TH CENTURY A.D.
5/8 in. (1.2 grams, 17 mm).
Discoid mount fragment with punched triangles to the rim, gilded Style I motif to the tondo, short stud to the reverse.
ProvenanceFrom continental Europe.
Acquired on the UK art market in the 1970s-1990s.
Property of a Nottinghamshire, UK, gentleman.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
TimeLine 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.
LOT 1721
Saxon Silver-Gilt Mount
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
-
Anglo-Saxon Gilt Bronze Button Brooch
5th-6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
Of Avent's Class A(ii) with flange to the rim, inner collar, central helmetted mask with scaphoid mouth; remains of pin lug and catchplate to reverse. 2.34 grams, 17 mm
Found East Anglia, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Saxon Period Bronze Ring with Running Scrolls
6th-8th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
With discoid bezel, low-relief running scroll motif and central pellet. 4.49 grams, 21.98 mm overall, 18.41 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
The design is based on the running scroll design found on 6th century saucer brooches. -
Anglo-Saxon Gilt Bronze Button Brooch
5th-6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Class Ai; flange rim and circular frame enclosing a facing male mask with helmet detailing; pin-lug and catch to the reverse. 2.59 grams, 16 mm
Found East Anglia, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
