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LOT 1424
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
VIKING AGE BRONZE HORSE HARNESS FITTING COLLECTION
11TH CENTURY A.D.
1 7/8 - 2 5/8 in. (81 grams total, 48-66 mm).
11TH CENTURY A.D.
1 7/8 - 2 5/8 in. (81 grams total, 48-66 mm).
Comprising a mixed group of cast flat-section Anglo-Scandinavian items: a D-section bar with two loops, balustered shank; a flat-section plaque with two round holes, linear border; a flat-section plaque with one rectangular and one irregular hole, linear borders and detailing. [3, No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Acquired in the 1970s.
Ex property of a UK gentleman.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Williams, D., Late Saxon Stirrup-Strap Mounts, York, 1997, p.5-7.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous 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.
