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LOT 1703
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GBP (£) 60 - 80
EUR (€) 69 - 93
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£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) (+bp*)
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VIKING BRONZE STRAP END WITH BEAR'S HEADS
11TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (11.04 grams, 40 mm).
11TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (11.04 grams, 40 mm).
Bifacial strap end comprising slot flanked by two D-section bear-head panels each with rivets through the ears; ribbed collar developing to a flared cone, narrow waist and biconvex finial. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Ex Lincolnshire, UK, collection, 1990s.
LITERATURE:
See Williams, D., Late Saxon Stirrup-Strap Mounts, York, 1997, for discussion.
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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.
