Extremely Rare Norman 'Griffin' Scabbard Chape Copper alloy, 9.68 grams; 32.26 mm. Circa 11th Century A.D. There are two lozenge shaped panels on the back and front, one depicting a griffin with a raised wing looking back to its right, on the other side is a stylized two legged beast looking back to its right with a silver inlay remaining in the fields of each. Around both panels are four quatrefoils with silver inlay remaining. There is a cross hatched design around the edges with a border containing more silver inlay. Part lost in antiquity otherwise Very Fine condition and Extremely Rare. £375.00  |