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LOT 0293
'The Bradbourne Horses' Anglo-Scandinavian Viking Bronze Ringerike Stirrup Apex Mount
1000-1100 A.D.
4 in. (47 grams, 53 mm).
Rectangular mount with flange to each side of the reverse at the base, two mounting holes; upper edge formed as two addorsed horse-heads and median pierce lug; shallow incised line following the outer edges of the heads and necks, with suggestion of a bridle; Ringerike style.
ProvenanceFound whilst searching with a metal detector in Bradbourne, Derbyshire Dales, East Midlands, UK.
Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.WMID-793298.
Cf. Pedersen, A., Riding Gear from Late Viking Age Denmark, Journal of Danish Archaeology, vol.13 (1996-7), fig.10(a).
FootnotesThe sub-rectangular shape of this strap mount is similar to that of a Williams Class C, Type 2, although it is unusual in having the flanges on the sides as opposed to the base. The British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) states: 'This is a find of note and has been designated: County / local importance'.
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LOT 0293
'The Bradbourne Horses' Anglo-Scandinavian Viking Bronze Ringerike Stirrup Apex Mount
Sold for (Inc. bp): £715
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