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LOT 0455
Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,783
VIKING GILT-BRONZE TREFOIL BROOCH
9TH-10TH CENTURY AD
2" (37 grams, 53mm).
9TH-10TH CENTURY AD
2" (37 grams, 53mm).
A cast trefoil brooch with pelletted border, discoid central boss and knotwork; slightly dished in profile, catchplate and pin-lug to the reverse.
PROVENANCE:
Found Saxby, Lincolnshire, UK, in 1978.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Hammond, B. British Artefacts vol.2 - Middle Saxon & Viking, Witham, 2010, item 1.1.5-a.
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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.
