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SM 004600~

RARE Anglo Saxon 'Shield' Mounts. Gold Chip Carved Bronze, 11.74 grams; 53.83 x 54.06. 8.72 grams; 53.20 x 33.29 mm. A remarkable pair of gold chip carved 'cross' shield mounts with silvered terminal lobes. Lozenge shaped in centre with a zoomorphic design, the beast with a large open eye. One of the pair had suffered battle damage in antiquity and was reused by riveting through the centre, showing how precious these items were. Extremely Fine 'as buried' condition. Found Gloucestershire 2005, and Gloucestershire County Council Archaeology Service are aware of the find and have images.

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RARE Anglo Saxon 'Shield' Mounts. Gold Chip Carved Bronze, 11.74 grams; 53.83 x 54.06. 8.72 grams; 53.20 x 33.29 mm. A remarkable pair of gold chip carved 'cross' shield mounts with silvered terminal lobes. Lozenge shaped in centre with a zoomorphic design, the beast with a large open eye. One of the pair had suffered battle damage in antiquity and was reused by riveting through the centre, showing how precious these items were. Extremely Fine 'as buried' condition. Found Gloucestershire 2005, and Gloucestershire County Council Archaeology Service are aware of the find and have images. SOLD

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Saxon Mount 008309~

RARE Anglo Saxon 'Wodan Head' Mount. Lead, 3.08 grams; 19.39 mm. Circa 7th - 8th Century A.D. An almond shaped head of Wodan, almost identical to the head in the centre of Series H, Type 39 sceattas of this period. It has two prominent, elliptical eyes, a wedge shaped nose and an expressionless mouth with his beard below. Very Fine condition. Found Yorkshire.

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RARE Anglo Saxon 'Wodan Head' Mount. Lead, 3.08 grams; 19.39 mm. Circa 7th - 8th Century A.D. An almond shaped head of Wodan, almost identical to the head in the centre of Series H, Type 39 sceattas of this period. It has two prominent, elliptical eyes, a wedge shaped nose and an expressionless mouth with his beard below. Very Fine condition. Found Yorkshire. SOLD

~Anglo Saxon %27Wodan Head%27 Mount 008309|18692|~4132~14016~~

Saxon Prick Spur 010100~

EXTREMELY RARE Saxon 'Silver Inlaid' Prick Spur

Iron, 41.73 grams; 74.46 mm. Circa 5th - 6th Century A.D. A prick spur possibly in part of Germanic design. The large circular knobs at either end were simply fastened to the ankle with leather and buckle. The spur is decorated with silver inlay attesting to the high status of its owner. Very Fine condition, A rare very rare type.

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EXTREMELY RARE Saxon 'Silver Inlaid' Prick Spur

Iron, 41.73 grams; 74.46 mm. Circa 5th - 6th Century A.D. A prick spur possibly in part of Germanic design. The large circular knobs at either end were simply fastened to the ankle with leather and buckle. The spur is decorated with silver inlay attesting to the high status of its owner. Very Fine condition, A rare very rare type. SOLD

~Saxon Prick Spur 010100|20071|~4132~16633~~

Saxon Ring 009627~

Anglo Saxon 'Long Garnet' Finger Ring. Copper alloy, 2.05 grams; 19.33 mm; internal, 14.04 mm [Approx size F; US size 3]. Circa 6th - 8th Century A.D. A ring probably made for a child’s finger, it has a flat round band getting slightly thicker at the bezel which is inlaid with a long rectangular slab garnet. Very Fine condition.

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Anglo Saxon 'Long Garnet' Finger Ring. Copper alloy, 2.05 grams; 19.33 mm; internal, 14.04 mm [Approx size F; US size 3]. Circa 6th - 8th Century A.D. A ring probably made for a child’s finger, it has a flat round band getting slightly thicker at the bezel which is inlaid with a long rectangular slab garnet. Very Fine condition. SOLD

~Saxon Ring 009627|20000|~4132~15908~~

Saxon Mount 009497~

Anglo Saxon 'Triskeles' Book Mount Fragment. Copper alloy, 10.03 grams; 36.65 mm. Circa 7th Century A.D. A mount probably from a book, is has an angular, chip carved design of a triskeles of spirals. Ref: Similar design to Fig 4, p 9 in The British Museum Guide to Anglo-Saxon Antiquities 1923 Very Fine with one of the mounting holes still intact.

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Anglo Saxon 'Triskeles' Book Mount Fragment. Copper alloy, 10.03 grams; 36.65 mm. Circa 7th Century A.D. A mount probably from a book, is has an angular, chip carved design of a triskeles of spirals. Ref: Similar design to Fig 4, p 9 in The British Museum Guide to Anglo-Saxon Antiquities 1923 Very Fine with one of the mounting holes still intact. SOLD

~Saxon Mount 009497|19614|~4132~15876~~

Saxon Mount 010052~

Saxon 'Scrolled' Decorative Mount

Copper alloy, 4.30 grams; 41.41 mm. Circa 7th Century A.D. The majority of a pretty mount decorated with a scroll design. Very Fine condition.

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Saxon 'Scrolled' Decorative Mount

Copper alloy, 4.30 grams; 41.41 mm. Circa 7th Century A.D. The majority of a pretty mount decorated with a scroll design. Very Fine condition. SOLD

~Saxon Mount 010052|20024|~4132~16631~~

Saxon Mount 009527~

Anglo Saxon 'Triskelis Bird's Heads' Decorative Mount

Copper alloy, 6.89 grams; 27.96 mm. Circa late 6th - early 7th Century A.D. A pretty circular bowl mount with a slightly domed section. In the centre around a central ferrous rivet are three birds heads with long necks protruding from the centre, eyes and a large beak. Ref: Similar inferior hang bowl mount published in Saxon and Viking Artefacts by Nigel Mill, Page 63, Fig. 140. Good Very Fine condition.

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Anglo Saxon 'Triskelis Bird's Heads' Decorative Mount

Copper alloy, 6.89 grams; 27.96 mm. Circa late 6th - early 7th Century A.D. A pretty circular bowl mount with a slightly domed section. In the centre around a central ferrous rivet are three birds heads with long necks protruding from the centre, eyes and a large beak. Ref: Similar inferior hang bowl mount published in Saxon and Viking Artefacts by Nigel Mill, Page 63, Fig. 140. Good Very Fine condition. SOLD

~Saxon Mount 009527|20203|~4132~16746~~

Saxon Brooch 009520~

BEAUTIFUL Anglo Saxon 'Helmeted Head' Button Brooch. Copper alloy, 2.54 grams, 17.85 mm. Circa 8th Century A.D. An extremely rare and unusual type of brooch with an abstract, stylised face with pointed helmet. Ref: Similar to A07-0509 on page 269 in Benet’s Artefacts. Extremely Rare and in Very Fine condition with 50% of the original gilding remaining.

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BEAUTIFUL Anglo Saxon 'Helmeted Head' Button Brooch. Copper alloy, 2.54 grams, 17.85 mm. Circa 8th Century A.D. An extremely rare and unusual type of brooch with an abstract, stylised face with pointed helmet. Ref: Similar to A07-0509 on page 269 in Benet’s Artefacts. Extremely Rare and in Very Fine condition with 50% of the original gilding remaining. SOLD

~Saxon Brooch 009520|18584|~4132~15491~~

Saxon Pin 008931~

Anglo Saxon 'Polyhedral' Pin. Copper alloy, 3.65 grams; 65.35 mm. Circa 6th Century A.D. A complete pin with a tapered point, it is surmounted by a polyhedral with each face carved with a lozenge. Extremely Fine Condition.

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Anglo Saxon 'Polyhedral' Pin. Copper alloy, 3.65 grams; 65.35 mm. Circa 6th Century A.D. A complete pin with a tapered point, it is surmounted by a polyhedral with each face carved with a lozenge. Extremely Fine Condition. SOLD

~Saxon Pin 008931|19649|~4132~14159~~

Saxon Mount 009497~

Anglo Saxon 'Gold Chip Carved' Decorative Mount. Copper alloy, 4.96 grams; 22.86 mm. Circa mid 6th Century A.D. A rectangular mount with the ferrous rivet in situ, surrounding it is a smart gold chip carved border composed of small squares. Extremely Fine condition.

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Anglo Saxon 'Gold Chip Carved' Decorative Mount. Copper alloy, 4.96 grams; 22.86 mm. Circa mid 6th Century A.D. A rectangular mount with the ferrous rivet in situ, surrounding it is a smart gold chip carved border composed of small squares. Extremely Fine condition.

~Saxon Mount 009497|19617|~4132~15166~~

Saxon Brooch 006824~

SMART Anglo Saxon 'Long' Brooch. Copper alloy, 8.47 grams; 55.96 mm. Circa mid 5th Century A.D. It has a small square head plate with an integral rounded head knob. The high arched bow is the same width as the head plate. The extended narrow foot has a zoomorphic terminal, probably a horse's head. Ref: Similar example in Saxon and Viking Artefacts by Nigel Mills, Page 29, Fig. AS47. Extremely Fine condition.

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SMART Anglo Saxon 'Long' Brooch. Copper alloy, 8.47 grams; 55.96 mm. Circa mid 5th Century A.D. It has a small square head plate with an integral rounded head knob. The high arched bow is the same width as the head plate. The extended narrow foot has a zoomorphic terminal, probably a horse's head. Ref: Similar example in Saxon and Viking Artefacts by Nigel Mills, Page 29, Fig. AS47. Extremely Fine condition. SOLD

~Saxon Brooch 006824|19994|~4132~14468~~

Anglo Saxon 'Bull's Eye' Hooked Tag Fastener 009104~

Anglo Saxon 'Bull's Eye' Hooked Tag Fastener. Copper alloy, 1.14 grams; 24.74 mm. Circa 9th Century A.D. It has a shield shaped tag punched with ring and dot/bull's eye decoration, and two stitching holes above. Very Fine condition.

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Anglo Saxon 'Bull's Eye' Hooked Tag Fastener. Copper alloy, 1.14 grams; 24.74 mm. Circa 9th Century A.D. It has a shield shaped tag punched with ring and dot/bull's eye decoration, and two stitching holes above. Very Fine condition. SOLD

~Anglo Saxon %27Bull%27s Eye%27 Hooked Tag Fastener 009104|16649|~4132~14461~~

Anglo Saxon 009535~

Anglo Saxon 'Stylized Face' Decorative Mount. Copper alloy, 3.73 grams; 17.54 mm. Circa Mid - Late 6th Century A.D. A square mount chip carved with a face with triangular eyes, rectangular nose, and a tear shaped mouth. All within a raised border with four mounting rivets present.We are unable to find any parallels with no examples Benet’s Artefacts, or Celtic and Roman Artefacts, hence extremely rare. Extremely Fine condition with 100% of the original gilding remaining.

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Anglo Saxon 'Stylized Face' Decorative Mount. Copper alloy, 3.73 grams; 17.54 mm. Circa Mid - Late 6th Century A.D. A square mount chip carved with a face with triangular eyes, rectangular nose, and a tear shaped mouth. All within a raised border with four mounting rivets present.We are unable to find any parallels with no examples Benet’s Artefacts, or Celtic and Roman Artefacts, hence extremely rare. Extremely Fine condition with 100% of the original gilding remaining. SOLD

~Anglo Saxon 009535|18957|~4132~15786~~

Anglo Saxon 009953~

EXTREMELY RARE Anglo Saxon 'Cruciform Petals' Horse Harness Mount. Copper alloy, 9.88 grams; 28.95 grams. Early 7th Century A.D. A skeuomorphic mount in the shape of an axe. Within a lineated border is pattern made from many cruciform petals, traces of the red enamel still remaining, possibly much more under the impacted soil. Ref: Similar example of this petal design with red enamel in Benet’s Artefacts, Page 282, Fig. A09-0119. Good Very Fine condition, un-cleaned 'as found' condition.

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EXTREMELY RARE Anglo Saxon 'Cruciform Petals' Horse Harness Mount. Copper alloy, 9.88 grams; 28.95 grams. Early 7th Century A.D. A skeuomorphic mount in the shape of an axe. Within a lineated border is pattern made from many cruciform petals, traces of the red enamel still remaining, possibly much more under the impacted soil. Ref: Similar example of this petal design with red enamel in Benet’s Artefacts, Page 282, Fig. A09-0119. Good Very Fine condition, un-cleaned 'as found' condition. SOLD

~Anglo Saxon 009953|18963|~4132~15788~~

Anglo Saxon 'Two Faces' Pendant 006277~

RARE Anglo Saxon 'Two Faces' Pendant. Copper alloy, 7.59 grams; 23.38 mm. Circa 7th - 9th Century A.D. A pretty two sided pendant, each side has a depiction of a face with bulbous cheeks, almond shaped eyes with a blank expression. Loop lost in antiquity otherwise Very Fine condition and rare.

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RARE Anglo Saxon 'Two Faces' Pendant. Copper alloy, 7.59 grams; 23.38 mm. Circa 7th - 9th Century A.D. A pretty two sided pendant, each side has a depiction of a face with bulbous cheeks, almond shaped eyes with a blank expression. Loop lost in antiquity otherwise Very Fine condition and rare. SOLD

~Anglo Saxon %27Two Faces%27 Pendant 006277|18911|~4132~14473~~

Anglo Saxon 009673~

Anglo Saxon Sword 'Magical' Pyramid Mount. Copper alloy, 5.03 grams; 24.17 mm. Early 7th Century A.D. Pyramidal in shape, with four triangular panels, each inlayed with dark red glass, with a square inset at the apex. The pyramid shape was thought to possess magical powers and thus provide protection to their owner. The garnet at the apex was thought to have healing qualities. A nice item, probably originally gilded and the glass used to look like flat bed garnet. Ref: Saxon & Viking Artefacts by Nigel Mills, p99-100, items AS275-279. Very Fine condition. Found South Yorkshire.

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Anglo Saxon Sword 'Magical' Pyramid Mount. Copper alloy, 5.03 grams; 24.17 mm. Early 7th Century A.D. Pyramidal in shape, with four triangular panels, each inlayed with dark red glass, with a square inset at the apex. The pyramid shape was thought to possess magical powers and thus provide protection to their owner. The garnet at the apex was thought to have healing qualities. A nice item, probably originally gilded and the glass used to look like flat bed garnet. Ref: Saxon & Viking Artefacts by Nigel Mills, p99-100, items AS275-279. Very Fine condition. Found South Yorkshire. SOLD

~Anglo Saxon 009673|17853|~4132~15274~~

Anglo Saxon 'Cosmetic' Tweezers 009102~

Anglo Saxon 'Cosmetic' Tweezers. Copper alloy, 5.60 grams; 64.50 mm. Circa 6th - 8th Century A.D. A pair of Anglo Saxon tweezers, they has two flat prongs meaning they were used for cosmetics, probably plucking hair. Very Fine.

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Anglo Saxon 'Cosmetic' Tweezers. Copper alloy, 5.60 grams; 64.50 mm. Circa 6th - 8th Century A.D. A pair of Anglo Saxon tweezers, they has two flat prongs meaning they were used for cosmetics, probably plucking hair. Very Fine. SOLD

~Anglo Saxon %27Cosmetic%27 Tweezers 009102|16696|~4132~14463~~

Anglo Saxon Spindle Whorl 002950~

Anglo Saxon 'Complex' Spindle Whorl or 'Drop Spindle' Weight. Lead, 43.45 grams; 29.74 mm. An complicated pattern, possibly Runic on one side. Very Fine condition.

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Anglo Saxon 'Complex' Spindle Whorl or 'Drop Spindle' Weight. Lead, 43.45 grams; 29.74 mm. An complicated pattern, possibly Runic on one side. Very Fine condition. SOLD

~Anglo Saxon Spindle Whorl 002950|13909|~4132~7468~~

Anglo Saxon Scramasax 006909~

Anglo Saxon 'Broken Back' Scramasax. Iron, 40.25 grams, 178.27 mm. Circa 6th century A.D. The tang which would have originally been imbedded within a wooden or bone handle expands from one side, leaving the flat cutting edge with the blade widening the further it gets the tip, before a hooked curvature to the point. Very Fine condition.

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Anglo Saxon 'Broken Back' Scramasax. Iron, 40.25 grams, 178.27 mm. Circa 6th century A.D. The tang which would have originally been imbedded within a wooden or bone handle expands from one side, leaving the flat cutting edge with the blade widening the further it gets the tip, before a hooked curvature to the point. Very Fine condition. SOLD

The Scramasax is a European bladed weapon, vaguely resembling a butcher knife or a machete. Its blade is gently curving, usually tapering to a point, sometimes sporting a false edge on the back up to a third of the whole length.

The total length could range from as little as half a foot (150 mm) to a full yard (910 mm).

The name 'sax' stems from the Germanic word 'sahs', designating a knife or blade. The tribe of the Saxons, who customarily carried this type of weapon, took their name from it. It was also worn by Lombard warriors as a tool, a last resort weapon, and sign of rank from the 4th century AD to the 9th century AD, and was probably well known to many other Germanic tribes around Europe too

~Anglo Saxon Scramasax 006909|14864|~4132~10629~~

Anglo Saxon Spear 007023~

Anglo Saxon 'Warrior's' Spearhead. Iron, 170 grams, 200.18 mm. 6th Century A.D. The spear, with a incurving diamond shape with one end tapering to the point, and the other forming the socket, which would have house a round wooden shaft. The innovative, streamlined shape of the Anglo Saxon spear enabled a warrior to hit an enemy from 75 meters.

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Anglo Saxon 'Warrior's' Spearhead. Iron, 170 grams, 200.18 mm. 6th Century A.D. The spear, with a incurving diamond shape with one end tapering to the point, and the other forming the socket, which would have house a round wooden shaft. The innovative, streamlined shape of the Anglo Saxon spear enabled a warrior to hit an enemy from 75 meters. SOLD

There are extant contemporary descriptions of some Anglo-Saxon battles. Of particular relevance are the poems recounting the battles of Brunanburh, fought in 937 C.E. and Maldon, fought in 991 C.E. In the literature, most of the references to weapons and fighting concern the use of the thrown spear.

~Anglo Saxon Spear 007023|14863|~4132~13670~~

Anglo Saxon Ferrule 009523~

HIGH STATUS Anglo Saxon 'Crouching Beasts' Sword Hilt Ferrule. Gold chip carved copper alloy, 8.63 grams; 18.76 mm. Circa 6th Century A.D. A superb chip carved ferrule from the hilt/handle of an early Anglo Saxon sword. Around it are four ‘bosses’ each would have probably contained glass beads or semi precious stones. There are two depictions of crouching beasts, each segmented and with back legs, curled front legs, and eyes and ears. There are to projections below in the form of animal heads with wide noses and pellet eyes. Probably once part of an elaborate Saxon Sword hilt, two ferrules were used one at the bottom and one at the top of the grip, these were often decorative but their main purpose was to hold the leather in place. Very Fine condition and Excessively Rare.

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HIGH STATUS Anglo Saxon 'Crouching Beasts' Sword Hilt Ferrule. Gold chip carved copper alloy, 8.63 grams; 18.76 mm. Circa 6th Century A.D. A superb chip carved ferrule from the hilt/handle of an early Anglo Saxon sword. Around it are four ‘bosses’ each would have probably contained glass beads or semi precious stones. There are two depictions of crouching beasts, each segmented and with back legs, curled front legs, and eyes and ears. There are to projections below in the form of animal heads with wide noses and pellet eyes. Probably once part of an elaborate Saxon Sword hilt, two ferrules were used one at the bottom and one at the top of the grip, these were often decorative but their main purpose was to hold the leather in place. Very Fine condition and Excessively Rare. SOLD

~Anglo Saxon Ferrule 009523|17710|~4132~15102~~

Anglo Saxon Mount 009174~

Anglo Saxon 'Woden Head' Hanging Bowl Mount. Copper alloy, 10.13 grams; 31.23 mm. Circa late 6th - early 7th Century A.D. A chip carved mount showing a stylized head with eyes and a nose peering over, with decoration surrounding the head depicting the hair, moustache and beard. Very Fine condition.

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Anglo Saxon 'Woden Head' Hanging Bowl Mount. Copper alloy, 10.13 grams; 31.23 mm. Circa late 6th - early 7th Century A.D. A chip carved mount showing a stylized head with eyes and a nose peering over, with decoration surrounding the head depicting the hair, moustache and beard. Very Fine condition. SOLD

~Anglo Saxon Mount 009174|17761|~4132~15168~~

Anglo Saxon ‘Beast Facing Back’ Zoomorphic Strap End 008166~

Anglo Saxon ‘Beast Facing Back’ Zoomorphic Strap End. Copper alloy, 5.67 grams; 34.60 mm. Circa 6th - 8th Century A.D. A typical zoomorphic, beast shaped Anglo Saxon strap end, with a dragon head terminal. Another beast is formed with the rivets from the belt, the two rivets representing eyes; carved below is a further two lines and an upturned crescent, forming the snout and mouth. In the centre is a silver inlaid panel depicting a beast facing back. Good Fine. Found Yorkshire. Recorded with Yorkshire Museum's Portable Antiquities Services.

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Anglo Saxon ‘Beast Facing Back’ Zoomorphic Strap End. Copper alloy, 5.67 grams; 34.60 mm. Circa 6th - 8th Century A.D. A typical zoomorphic, beast shaped Anglo Saxon strap end, with a dragon head terminal. Another beast is formed with the rivets from the belt, the two rivets representing eyes; carved below is a further two lines and an upturned crescent, forming the snout and mouth. In the centre is a silver inlaid panel depicting a beast facing back. Good Fine. Found Yorkshire. Recorded with Yorkshire Museum's Portable Antiquities Services. SOLD

~Anglo Saxon ‘Beast Facing Back’ Zoomorphic Strap End 008166|15375|~4132~3891~~

Saxon Strap-end 01~

Saxon Zoomorphic Strap-end. Silver, 3.57 grams; 33.60 mm. 9th Century. Panel with four quadrupeds set around a lozenge shaped central panel. The animal head terminal has rounded ears and almond-shaped eyes, neillo inlay throughout. Complete and undamaged with sharp detail. Ex. Notaras, from an old collection.

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Saxon Zoomorphic Strap-end. Silver, 3.57 grams; 33.60 mm. 9th Century. Panel with four quadrupeds set around a lozenge shaped central panel. The animal head terminal has rounded ears and almond-shaped eyes, neillo inlay throughout. Complete and undamaged with sharp detail. Ex. Notaras, from an old collection. SOLD

~Saxon Strap-end 01|14854|~4132~3905~~

Anglo Saxon Brooch 009510~

Anglo Saxon 'Cruciform' Brooch. Copper alloy, 13.55 grams; 66.95 mm. Circa early 6th Century A.D. A developed example of the cruciform brooch. The head plate is rectangular with expanded wings, integrally cast top and side knobs rounded with collars, the bow has a high arch. The foot has an animal head terminal with prominent raised eyes and flared nostrils, the foot terminates in a crescent shape. Complete, un-cleaned and undamaged with remains of the iron pin on the reverse. Ref: Similar to example AS48 in Saxon & Viking Artefacts by Nigel Mills. Extremely Fine condition.

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Anglo Saxon 'Cruciform' Brooch. Copper alloy, 13.55 grams; 66.95 mm. Circa early 6th Century A.D. A developed example of the cruciform brooch. The head plate is rectangular with expanded wings, integrally cast top and side knobs rounded with collars, the bow has a high arch. The foot has an animal head terminal with prominent raised eyes and flared nostrils, the foot terminates in a crescent shape. Complete, un-cleaned and undamaged with remains of the iron pin on the reverse. Ref: Similar to example AS48 in Saxon & Viking Artefacts by Nigel Mills. Extremely Fine condition. SOLD

~Anglo Saxon Brooch 009510|17707|~4132~15132~~

Anglo Saxon Brooch 009496~

Anglo Saxon 'Raven Headed' Plate Brooch. Copper alloy, 3.11 grams; 24.73 mm. Circa 500 - 550 A.D. In the 6th Century a series of flat plate brooches were produced in Britain, the prototypes of which were originally of Frankish origin. This is an example of an ‘S’ shape with curled raven head terminals. Ref: Similar to Fig. AS112 in Saxon and Viking Artefacts by Nigel Mills. Good Very Fine condition.

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Anglo Saxon 'Raven Headed' Plate Brooch. Copper alloy, 3.11 grams; 24.73 mm. Circa 500 - 550 A.D. In the 6th Century a series of flat plate brooches were produced in Britain, the prototypes of which were originally of Frankish origin. This is an example of an ‘S’ shape with curled raven head terminals. Ref: Similar to Fig. AS112 in Saxon and Viking Artefacts by Nigel Mills. Good Very Fine condition. SOLD

~Anglo Saxon Brooch 009496|17757|~4132~15164~~

Anglo Saxon 'Decorated' Annular/Ring Brooch 009107~

Anglo Saxon 'Decorated' Annular/Ring Brooch. Copper alloy, 11.89 grams; 43.79 mm. Circa 6th Century A.D. A ring brooch with numerous groups of raised lines around the circumference. Very Fine, iron pin lost in antiquity.

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Anglo Saxon 'Decorated' Annular/Ring Brooch. Copper alloy, 11.89 grams; 43.79 mm. Circa 6th Century A.D. A ring brooch with numerous groups of raised lines around the circumference. Very Fine, iron pin lost in antiquity. SOLD

~Anglo Saxon %27Decorated%27 Annular/Ring Brooch 009107|16590|~4132~14427~~

Anglo Saxon 'Interlace' Strap End 008326~

Anglo Saxon 'Interlace' Strap End. Copper alloy, 2.79 grams; 44.43 mm. Circa 9th Century A.D. Showing Scandinavian influence, it has an elaborate interlace pattern surrounded by etched lunettes. On the terminal is the head of an animal probably a serpent. Good Fine condition.

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Anglo Saxon 'Interlace' Strap End. Copper alloy, 2.79 grams; 44.43 mm. Circa 9th Century A.D. Showing Scandinavian influence, it has an elaborate interlace pattern surrounded by etched lunettes. On the terminal is the head of an animal probably a serpent. Good Fine condition. SOLD

~Anglo Saxon %27Interlace%27 Strap End 008326|16645|~4132~14458~~

Anglo Saxon 'Boar' Necklace Pendant 009111~

Anglo Saxon 'Boar' Necklace Pendant. Copper alloy, 11.46 grams; 49.91 mm. Circa 6th - 7th Century A.D. In the form of a boar, an animal which is associated with nobility, honour and bravery in battle. Very Fine condition and Rare.

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Anglo Saxon 'Boar' Necklace Pendant. Copper alloy, 11.46 grams; 49.91 mm. Circa 6th - 7th Century A.D. In the form of a boar, an animal which is associated with nobility, honour and bravery in battle. Very Fine condition and Rare. SOLD

~Anglo Saxon %27Boar%27 Necklace Pendant 009111|16611|~4132~14428~~

Anglo Saxon 'Honora' Belt Mount 009101~

EXTREMELY RARE Anglo Saxon 'HONORA' Belt Mount. Copper alloy, 3.39 grams; 39.91 mm. Circa 11th Century A.D. A pretty Anglo Saxon belt mount engraved with the word 'HONORA', translated from Latin as HONOURABLE, surrounded by a hatched line border. Very Fine condition and Extremely Rare.

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EXTREMELY RARE Anglo Saxon 'HONORA' Belt Mount. Copper alloy, 3.39 grams; 39.91 mm. Circa 11th Century A.D. A pretty Anglo Saxon belt mount engraved with the word 'HONORA', translated from Latin as HONOURABLE, surrounded by a hatched line border. Very Fine condition and Extremely Rare. SOLD

~Anglo Saxon %27Honora%27 Belt Mount 009101|17163|~4132~14452~~

Saxon Mount 005392~

EXCESSIVELY RARE Anglo Saxon 'Style I Animal' Decorative Mount. Gilt Copper alloy, 12.10 grams; 26.55 mm. Circa Early 6th Century A.D. A square gold chip carved mount within a raised border. Inside is an elaborate Style I animal design, the first form of zoomorphic style and was used earlier in Scandinavian and Germanic design. It is in the form of a triple stranded ribbon and probably represents a segmented animal. There is a raised panel in the centre which houses the original square cut flat bed garnet, backed with crosshatched gold foil. There is the remains of a fixing lug and iron residue on the reverse. Very Fine and Excessively Rare. Found along with a small Saxon knife; Barkstone, Lincs 2006.

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EXCESSIVELY RARE Anglo Saxon 'Style I Animal' Decorative Mount. Gilt Copper alloy, 12.10 grams; 26.55 mm. Circa Early 6th Century A.D. A square gold chip carved mount within a raised border. Inside is an elaborate Style I animal design, the first form of zoomorphic style and was used earlier in Scandinavian and Germanic design. It is in the form of a triple stranded ribbon and probably represents a segmented animal. There is a raised panel in the centre which houses the original square cut flat bed garnet, backed with crosshatched gold foil. There is the remains of a fixing lug and iron residue on the reverse. Very Fine and Excessively Rare. Found along with a small Saxon knife; Barkstone, Lincs 2006. SOLD

~Saxon Mount 005392|17435|~4132~14964~~

Bird Brooch 002076~

Merovingian Type 'Bird' Brooch. Bronze, 3.87 grams; 33.01 mm. An interesting Merovingian brooch used by the Anglo Saxons. It is in the shape of a bird facing right, with curved bill and plumed wing. Found Bromley, Kent 1998.

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Merovingian Type 'Bird' Brooch. Bronze, 3.87 grams; 33.01 mm. An interesting Merovingian brooch used by the Anglo Saxons. It is in the shape of a bird facing right, with curved bill and plumed wing. Found Bromley, Kent 1998. SOLD

~Bird Brooch 002076|17473|~4132~6596~~

Saxon Brooch 008951~

Saxon 'Garnet Inlay' Bird Plate Brooch. Silver, 4.44 grams; 32.57 mm. Circa 7th - 8th Century A.D. A silver zoomorphic plate brooch in the form of a bird probably a raven. Inlaid in the eye is lustrous red garnet stone. Below and on one side are line representing the wing and tail. Pin lost in antiquity otherwise Very Fine condition. Collected in the 1970's. Ex. Todd collection.

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Saxon 'Garnet Inlay' Bird Plate Brooch. Silver, 4.44 grams; 32.57 mm. Circa 7th - 8th Century A.D. A silver zoomorphic plate brooch in the form of a bird probably a raven. Inlaid in the eye is lustrous red garnet stone. Below and on one side are line representing the wing and tail. Pin lost in antiquity otherwise Very Fine condition. Collected in the 1970's. Ex. Todd collection. SOLD

~Saxon Brooch 008951|17409|~4132~14965~~

Frankish Buckle 003011~

Large 'Frankish' Buckle. Silver, 66.01 x 35.40 mm. Circa 6th Century, an oval-shaped buckle complete with large buckle plate and tongue and plate. A fabulous three piece buckle in Extremely Fine condition.

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Large 'Frankish' Buckle. Silver, 66.01 x 35.40 mm. Circa 6th Century, an oval-shaped buckle complete with large buckle plate and tongue and plate. A fabulous three piece buckle in Extremely Fine condition. SOLD

~Frankish Buckle 003011|14885|~4132~5317~~

Saxon Bracelet 4~

Anglo Saxon 'Burial' Torc Bracelet. Copper alloy, 65 grams, 79.55 mm. 7th Century A.D. A large thick tubular bangle, it is a torc style band which would have been pulled and pushed shut to fit on the wrist. On the inside are ferrous remains from the burial of what is presumably the hilt of the warrior’s iron sword. Very Fine condition. Found Suffolk.

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Anglo Saxon 'Burial' Torc Bracelet. Copper alloy, 65 grams, 79.55 mm. 7th Century A.D. A large thick tubular bangle, it is a torc style band which would have been pulled and pushed shut to fit on the wrist. On the inside are ferrous remains from the burial of what is presumably the hilt of the warrior’s iron sword. Very Fine condition. Found Suffolk. SOLD

~Saxon Bracelet 4|14170|~4132~13705~~

Anglo Saxon ‘Hippopotamus’ Bridle Cheek Piece 007958~

Anglo Saxon 'Hippopotamus' Bridle Cheek Piece. Copper alloy, 37.31 grams, 76.36 mm. Circa 9th - 10th Century A.D. A large bridle cheek piece from the harness of a horse, it is in the form of an elongated hippopotamus, with four small legs, with lost and replaced in antiquity. Some of the gold gilding still present on the legs and body, with a raised midrib showing evidence of silvering. Behind is a single mounting lug and old collection identification note. Very Fine and Rare.

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Anglo Saxon 'Hippopotamus' Bridle Cheek Piece. Copper alloy, 37.31 grams, 76.36 mm. Circa 9th - 10th Century A.D. A large bridle cheek piece from the harness of a horse, it is in the form of an elongated hippopotamus, with four small legs, with lost and replaced in antiquity. Some of the gold gilding still present on the legs and body, with a raised midrib showing evidence of silvering. Behind is a single mounting lug and old collection identification note. Very Fine and Rare. SOLD

~Anglo Saxon ‘Hippopotamus’ Bridle Cheek Piece 007958|15389|~4132~12303~~

Anglo Saxon 'Reliquary' Lead Crucifix 008312~

Anglo Saxon 'Reliquary' Lead Crucifix. Lead, 4.00 grams; 25.44 mm. Circa 7th - 11th Century A.D. A long cross of Christ pierced at the top for suspension, on each of the cross arms is a crude animal head. Very Fine.

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Anglo Saxon 'Reliquary' Lead Crucifix. Lead, 4.00 grams; 25.44 mm. Circa 7th - 11th Century A.D. A long cross of Christ pierced at the top for suspension, on each of the cross arms is a crude animal head. Very Fine. SOLD

~Anglo Saxon %27Reliquary%27 Lead Crucifix 008312|15947|~4132~14101~~

Anglo Saxon Spindle Whorl 003344~

Anglo Saxon 'Stars' Spindle Whorl. Lead, 39.11 grams, 29.32 mm. Circa 6th - 9th Century A.D. Used for weaving fabrics, this spindle whorl/drop weight is heavily decorated on both sides, one side has a six pointed star with pellets and triangles between, and the others side has a six pointed star with ‘love hearts’ between. Very Fine.

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Anglo Saxon 'Stars' Spindle Whorl. Lead, 39.11 grams, 29.32 mm. Circa 6th - 9th Century A.D. Used for weaving fabrics, this spindle whorl/drop weight is heavily decorated on both sides, one side has a six pointed star with pellets and triangles between, and the others side has a six pointed star with ‘love hearts’ between. Very Fine. SOLD

~Anglo Saxon Spindle Whorl 003344|13876|~4132~11679~~

Anglo Saxon Spindle Whorl 003351~

Anglo Saxon 'Pellets' Spindle Whorl. Lead, 38.77 grams, 30.45 mm. Circa 6th - 9th Century A.D. Used for weaving fabrics, this spindle whorl/drop weight is decorated on one side with vertical lines each with three pellets in between and a plain reverse. Very Fine.

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Anglo Saxon 'Pellets' Spindle Whorl. Lead, 38.77 grams, 30.45 mm. Circa 6th - 9th Century A.D. Used for weaving fabrics, this spindle whorl/drop weight is decorated on one side with vertical lines each with three pellets in between and a plain reverse. Very Fine. SOLD

~Anglo Saxon Spindle Whorl 003351|13871|~4132~11678~~

Saxon ‘Spirals’ Finger Ring 007268~

Saxon 'Spirals' Finger Ring. Silver, 4.77 grams, 27.82 mm; internal, 14.52 mm [Approx size G 1/2; US size 3 1/2; European size 5.55]. Circa 7th Century A.D. An interesting Saxon finger ring made from a single silver wire of tapering thickness towards the ends. The thick central part makes the hoop and the thin ends form the coiled bezel and twisted shoulders. Very Fine condition.

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Saxon 'Spirals' Finger Ring. Silver, 4.77 grams, 27.82 mm; internal, 14.52 mm [Approx size G 1/2; US size 3 1/2; European size 5.55]. Circa 7th Century A.D. An interesting Saxon finger ring made from a single silver wire of tapering thickness towards the ends. The thick central part makes the hoop and the thin ends form the coiled bezel and twisted shoulders. Very Fine condition. SOLD

~Saxon ‘Spirals’ Finger Ring 007268|14875|~4132~11530~~

Saxon Ring 004506~

SPECTACULAR Saxon 'Unzipping' Magic Ring. Gold, 1.41 grams, 19.53 mm; internal, 17.07 mm [Approx size N; US size 6 3/4; European size 13/72]. Late 6th - Early 7th Century A.D. A rare gold ring formed of two bands of twisted gold wire. When rotated the bands give an affect of magically zipping and unzipping. An extremely high status piece rumored to give the possessor magical powers. Very Fine condition. Ex. Old English Collection.

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SPECTACULAR Saxon 'Unzipping' Magic Ring. Gold, 1.41 grams, 19.53 mm; internal, 17.07 mm [Approx size N; US size 6 3/4; European size 13/72]. Late 6th - Early 7th Century A.D. A rare gold ring formed of two bands of twisted gold wire. When rotated the bands give an affect of magically zipping and unzipping. An extremely high status piece rumored to give the possessor magical powers. Very Fine condition. Ex. Old English Collection. SOLD

~Saxon Ring 004506|14877|~4132~10903~~

Saxon Ring 006184~

Saxon 'Migration Period' Cabochon Ruby Finger Ring. Gold, 3.63 grams, 19.17 mm; internal, 16.67 mm [Approx size M ½; US 6 1/4]. A beautiful 6th Century A.D. migration period finger ring probably manufactured by either the Franks or the Anglo Saxons. The bezel has tripartite recessed lozenges and a circular central lozenge set with a cabochon ruby inlay, the band is beaded around the bezel edge. The central lozenge probably once set with a garnet and the others with inlays. The loop is decorated with a strip of braid decoration and beading on the outside edges. Good Very Fine condition and wearable. Ex. Bonham's, London. SOLD

Bonham's of London wrote:"...this ring is of European manufacture and could even be Frankish or Anglo-Saxon, for a more elaborate ring, the lozenges filled with garnets from a similar period, cf. A. Ward, J. Cherry, C. Gere & B. Cartlidge, The Ring; From Antiquity to the Twentieth Century, p 43 fig. 84".

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Saxon 'Migration Period' Cabochon Ruby Finger Ring. Gold, 3.63 grams, 19.17 mm; internal, 16.67 mm [Approx size M ½; US 6 1/4]. A beautiful 6th Century A.D. migration period finger ring probably manufactured by either the Franks or the Anglo Saxons. The bezel has tripartite recessed lozenges and a circular central lozenge set with a cabochon ruby inlay, the band is beaded around the bezel edge. The central lozenge probably once set with a garnet and the others with inlays. The loop is decorated with a strip of braid decoration and beading on the outside edges. Good Very Fine condition and wearable. Ex. Bonham's, London.

Bonham's of London wrote:"...this ring is of European manufacture and could even be Frankish or Anglo-Saxon, for a more elaborate ring, the lozenges filled with garnets from a similar period, cf. A. Ward, J. Cherry, C. Gere & B. Cartlidge, The Ring; From Antiquity to the Twentieth Century, p 43 fig. 84".

~Saxon Ring 006184|11454|~4132~8626~~

Anglo Saxon Hook Fastener 002788~

Large Saxon 'Dress' Hook. Silver, 2.40 grams; 27.80 mm. Circa 9th Century A.D. A sub triangular shape with zoomorphic head with 'beady' eyes and large feather-like ears, the nose is formed by the hook itself. There is a complex design within the main panels above, with three fixing holes intact. Complete and undamaged apart from the very tip of the hook. Ex. Bartley Collection. A smart and intriguing high status piece.

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Large Saxon 'Dress' Hook. Silver, 2.40 grams; 27.80 mm. Circa 9th Century A.D. A sub triangular shape with zoomorphic head with 'beady' eyes and large feather-like ears, the nose is formed by the hook itself. There is a complex design within the main panels above, with three fixing holes intact. Complete and undamaged apart from the very tip of the hook. Ex. Bartley Collection. A smart and intriguing high status piece. SOLD

~Anglo Saxon Hook Fastener 002788|14874|~4132~7305~~

Anglo Saxon Pin 007250~

Anglo Saxon 'Polyhedral' Pin. Copper alloy, - grams, 51.45 mm. Circa 9th – 11th Century A.D. A typical purpose bent Anglo Saxon pin, the head similar to polyhedral weights of the period with a ring and dot/bull’s eye decoration on the faces. Extremely Fine. Found Norfolk.

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Anglo Saxon 'Polyhedral' Pin. Copper alloy, - grams, 51.45 mm. Circa 9th – 11th Century A.D. A typical purpose bent Anglo Saxon pin, the head similar to polyhedral weights of the period with a ring and dot/bull’s eye decoration on the faces. Extremely Fine. Found Norfolk. SOLD

~Anglo Saxon Pin 007250|14869|~4132~11345~~

Anglo Saxon Wrist Clasp 007249~

Anglo Saxon 'Female' Wrist Clasp. Copper alloy, 6.01 grams, 38.39 mm. 6th Century A.D. A simple form of the Anglo Saxon wrist clasp, it has two triangles sticking out from one side, with a stitching hole above and below, on the other side there is a lappet with a cut section, this is so the clasp could receive and lock with the ‘male’ part of the clasp. Very Fine.

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Anglo Saxon 'Female' Wrist Clasp. Copper alloy, 6.01 grams, 38.39 mm. 6th Century A.D. A simple form of the Anglo Saxon wrist clasp, it has two triangles sticking out from one side, with a stitching hole above and below, on the other side there is a lappet with a cut section, this is so the clasp could receive and lock with the ‘male’ part of the clasp. Very Fine.

~Anglo Saxon Wrist Clasp 007249|13878|~4132~11674~~

Anglo Saxon Wrist Clasp 003772~

Anglo Saxon 'Animal Faces' Wrist Clasp. Copper alloy, 4.78 grams, 32.68 mm. 6th Century A.D. A stunning elaborate wrist clasp used for fastening garments around the wrist. This particular example is the female clasp, which holds a latch from a male clasp to hold both pieces together. It is of a B shape with S shaped scrolls decorating a semi-circular section, around a wonderful abstract face, or bird heads. Similar example in Saxon and Viking Artefacts, by Nigel Mills Pg. 94, AS259. Very Fine.

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Anglo Saxon 'Animal Faces' Wrist Clasp. Copper alloy, 4.78 grams, 32.68 mm. 6th Century A.D. A stunning elaborate wrist clasp used for fastening garments around the wrist. This particular example is the female clasp, which holds a latch from a male clasp to hold both pieces together. It is of a B shape with S shaped scrolls decorating a semi-circular section, around a wonderful abstract face, or bird heads. Similar example in Saxon and Viking Artefacts, by Nigel Mills Pg. 94, AS259. Very Fine. SOLD

~Anglo Saxon Wrist Clasp 003772|14867|~4132~11673~~

Saxon Gold Chip Carved Scabbard Mount 006454~

MASSIVE Anglo Saxon 'Style I' Sword Scabbard Mount. Gold chip carved copper alloy, extent - 80 mm tip to tip [3 1/4 inches]; 31.16 grams. Circa 550 - 570 A.D. An extremely large lozenge shaped scabbard top mount with a wonderful gold chip carved design. The design is around a smaller central lozenge, and is a late style I. The finely executed design depicts two beads facing each other with entwining bodies. The upward tilting heads are represented by a three ridged curve at the top, a central pellet eye and curved bottom jaw. The body of each beast takes the form of a double scrollwork loop, each of which angles back at 90 degrees to form the legs: the foreleg lies parallel to the bottom edge and the hind leg lies parallel to the top edge. Recorded with the Portable Antiquities Scheme on reference number BH 9E8934 by Julian Watters who writes: "The decoration is a finely executed example of late Style I scrollwork, which dates the piece the 500 - 570 A.D. No parallel could be found for this piece, but the decoration is reminiscent of that seen on great square head brooches of the period" Bent as a result of post depositional processes. Cleaned and conserved at Verulamium museum, St. Albans. Found Bedfordshire 2006. Accompanied by a copy of the museum report and professional drawings.

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MASSIVE Anglo Saxon 'Style I' Sword Scabbard Mount

Gold chip carved copper alloy, extent - 80 mm tip to tip [3 1/4 inches]; 31.16 grams. Circa 550 - 570 A.D. An extremely large lozenge shaped scabbard top mount with a wonderful gold chip carved design. The design is around a smaller central lozenge, and is a late style I. The finely executed design depicts two beads facing each other with entwining bodies. The upward tilting heads are represented by a three ridged curve at the top, a central pellet eye and curved bottom jaw. The body of each beast takes the form of a double scrollwork loop, each of which angles back at 90 degrees to form the legs: the foreleg lies parallel to the bottom edge and the hind leg lies parallel to the top edge. Recorded with the Portable Antiquities Scheme on reference number BH 9E8934 by Julian Watters who writes: "The decoration is a finely executed example of late Style I scrollwork, which dates the piece the 500 - 570 A.D. No parallel could be found for this piece, but the decoration is reminiscent of that seen on great square head brooches of the period" Bent as a result of post depositional processes. Cleaned and conserved at Verulamium museum, St. Albans. Found Bedfordshire 2006. Accompanied by a copy of the museum report and professional drawings.

~Saxon Gold Chip Carved Scabbard Mount 006454|15042|~4132~10538~~

Anglo Saxon Mount 007398~

EXCESSIVELY RARE Anglo Saxon 'Chip Carved Dragon' Mount. Gold chip carved copper alloy, 2.56 grams; 14.37 mm. Circa 6th Century A.D. An early Anglo Saxon gold chip carved square mount. Extremely well carved dragon, with it's head facing back. Nice Condition with much of the original design and gilding still present. Excessively Rare.

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EXCESSIVELY RARE Anglo Saxon 'Chip Carved Dragon' Mount. Gold chip carved copper alloy, 2.56 grams; 14.37 mm. Circa 6th Century A.D. An early Anglo Saxon gold chip carved square mount. Extremely well carved dragon, with it's head facing back. Nice Condition with much of the original design and gilding still present. Excessively Rare. SOLD

~Anglo Saxon Mount 007398|14858|~4132~11154~~

Anglo Saxon 'Style I Animal Interlace' Triangular Mount 008118~

Anglo Saxon 'Style I Interlace' Triangular Mount. Copper alloy, 3.93 grams; 29.37 mm. Circa 500 - 550 A.D. The major part of a triangular mount, in the centre within a small triangular panel is the rivet still in situ. Surround it is an elaborate high quality gold ship carved animal interlace design, composed of a triple stranded ribbon body with serpentine heads at each corner of the central panel. Very Fine with virtually all of the original gilding remaining. Found Nottingham.

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Anglo Saxon 'Style I Interlace' Triangular Mount. Copper alloy, 3.93 grams; 29.37 mm. Circa 500 - 550 A.D. The major part of a triangular mount, in the centre within a small triangular panel is the rivet still in situ. Surround it is an elaborate high quality gold ship carved animal interlace design, composed of a triple stranded ribbon body with serpentine heads at each corner of the central panel. Very Fine with virtually all of the original gilding remaining. Found Nottingham. SOLD

~Anglo Saxon %27Style I Animal Interlace%27 Triangular Mount 008118|15534|~4132~8720~~

Anglo Saxon 'Butterfly' Book Mount 007967~

Anglo Saxon 'Butterfly' Book Mount. Copper alloy, 4.64 grams; 20.30 mm. Circa 7th Century A.D. A mount most probably from a book, in the centre is a chip carved butterfly with four spirals forming the wings, the Anglo Saxon's believed the butterfly was sacred and possessed magical powers. There is a small mounting hole on the right. Very Fine Condition.

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Anglo Saxon 'Butterfly' Book Mount. Copper alloy, 4.64 grams; 20.30 mm. Circa 7th Century A.D. A mount most probably from a book, in the centre is a chip carved butterfly with four spirals forming the wings, the Anglo Saxon's believed the butterfly was sacred and possessed magical powers. There is a small mounting hole on the right. Very Fine Condition. SOLD~Anglo Saxon %27Butterfly%27 Book Mount 007967|15711|~4132~14017~~

Anglo Saxon Strap-end 002241~

Anglo Saxon 'Crouching Beast' Strap-end. Copper Alloy, 3.09 grams; 31.10 mm. A Zoomorphic strap-end with a crouching beast in the central panel. The animal head terminal has rectangular ears and nose. Both iron rivets remaining. Very Fine condition with a wonderfull deep green English patina.

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Anglo Saxon 'Crouching Beast' Strap-end. Copper Alloy, 3.09 grams; 31.10 mm. A Zoomorphic strap-end with a crouching beast in the central panel. The animal head terminal has rectangular ears and nose. Both iron rivets remaining. Very Fine condition with a wonderfull deep green English patina. SOLD

~Anglo Saxon Strap-end 002241|9189|~4132~9114~~

Anglo Saxon Strap End 001759~

Anglo Saxon 'Beast Facing Back' Strap-end. Copper alloy, 2.32 grams, 3.10 mm. Circa 9th Century A.D. A zoomorphic Anglo Saxon strap end in the shape of a beast with a long nose and indented eyes. In the central panel is a wonderful depiction of the beast facing back to its left, with a paw below and body behind. Very Fine condition.

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Anglo Saxon 'Beast Facing Back' Strap-end. Copper alloy, 2.32 grams, 3.10 mm. Circa 9th Century A.D. A zoomorphic Anglo Saxon strap end in the shape of a beast with a long nose and indented eyes. In the central panel is a wonderful depiction of the beast facing back to its left, with a paw below and body behind. Very Fine. SOLD

~Anglo Saxon Strap End 001759|13887|~4132~11668~~

Anglo Saxon Artefact AS121~

Anglo Saxon Strap-end. Silver, 22.43 x 15.73mm. Good detail, with Dragon facing back. Extremely rare shape and design. Slight damage. From an old collection.

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Anglo Saxon Strap-end. Silver, 22.43 x 15.73mm. Good detail, with Dragon facing back. Extremely rare shape and design. Slight damage. From an old collection. SOLD

~Anglo Saxon Artefact AS121|15922|~4132~13698~~

Anglo Saxon Plate Brooch 007886~

Anglo Saxon 'S Shaped' Plate Brooch. Copper alloy, 3.25 grams, 27.56 mm. 6th Century A.D. In the 6th Century a series of flat plate brooches were produced in Britain, the prototypes of which were originally of Frankish origin. This example has two curled raven heads with pierced eyes and chip carved lines on the body. Very Fine, complete with hinge and catch plate on the reverse.

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Anglo Saxon 'S Shaped' Plate Brooch. Copper alloy, 3.25 grams, 27.56 mm. 6th Century A.D. In the 6th Century a series of flat plate brooches were produced in Britain, the prototypes of which were originally of Frankish origin. This example has two curled raven heads with pierced eyes and chip carved lines on the body. Very Fine, complete with hinge and catch plate on the reverse. SOLD.

~Anglo Saxon Plate Brooch 007886|14849|~4132~11672~~

Saxon/Anglo Scandinavian ‘Tied Beasts’ Ring Brooch 008158~

BEAUTIFUL Saxon/Anglo Scandinavian 'Tied Beasts' Ring Brooch. Copper alloy, 1.95 grams; 26.39 mm. Circa 7th -11th Century A.D. At the top joint by the ‘pin bar’ are two serpents heads, their bodies curl around making a circle. At the bottom there is a knot tied from the bodies of the two serpents, pin lost in antiquity. Good Very Fine condition with nice detail and an even patination. Recorded with Yorkshire Museum's Portable Antiquities Services.

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BEAUTIFUL Saxon/Anglo Scandinavian 'Tied Beasts' Ring Brooch. Copper alloy, 1.95 grams; 26.39 mm. Circa 7th -11th Century A.D. At the top joint by the ‘pin bar’ are two serpents heads, their bodies curl around making a circle. At the bottom there is a knot tied from the bodies of the two serpents, pin lost in antiquity. Good Very Fine condition with nice detail and an even patination. Recorded with Yorkshire Museum's Portable Antiquities Services. SOLD

~Saxon/Anglo Scandinavian ‘Tied Beasts’ Ring Brooch 008158|15535|~4132~8298~~

Saxon Saucer Brooch~

MASSIVE Anglo Saxon 'Chip Carved' Saucer Brooch Fragment. Copper alloy, 21.18 grams, 46.39 mm. Circa 6th Century A.D. The major part of a large Anglo Saxon saucer brooch. It has an upturned rim with a border of horizontal lines around concentric circles containing a raised central boss. Hinge and catch plate still remaining.

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MASSIVE Anglo Saxon 'Chip Carved' Saucer Brooch Fragment. Copper alloy, 21.18 grams, 46.39 mm. Circa 6th Century A.D. The major part of a large Anglo Saxon saucer brooch. It has an upturned rim with a border of horizontal lines around concentric circles containing a raised central boss. Hinge and catch plate still remaining. SOLD

~Saxon Saucer Brooch|14842|~4132~11670~~

God-manchester Pendant~

'Godmanchester Pendant'. Gold plated Silver, 6.37 grams; 34 mm. Named by the Museum world, the famous 'Godmanchester Pendant' is an extremely high status UNIQUE early 6th Century object of Anglo-Scandinavian/Germanic origin. The object is circular, with a smaller, integral loop at the top. It is possibly a female clasp of an unknown form, or else a pendant. Around the edge five of originally seven pierced projecting lobes remain, three with decorative ball-headed rivets. The central ornamentation is in the form of a deep chip-carved 'swastika' with scroll ends running anticlockwise in a Fylfot design round a hollow central lozenge. The border is decorated with a milled ridge that is punched with closely spaced, double dots. There is a tear in the left-hand part of the disk where the decoration has perforated it. The ancestry of the craftsman that produced this 'WORK OF ART' remains uncertain as the form is to date unparalleled in both Anglo-Saxon England and Scandinavia. The 'Godmanchester Pendant' is 'English Treasure' and both the University Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology at Cambridge Museum and the British Museum were both interested in acquiring it. Efforts to obtain the piece failed, and the 'pendant' has recently been released into private hands. The 'Godmanchester Pendant' has been the subject of media attention, having been featured in several publications including Treasure Hunting Magazine and has been described by some as 'Priceless'. Found near Godmanchester in September 2003 [Accompanied with several museum reports and correspondence].

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'Godmanchester Pendant'. Gold plated Silver, 6.37 grams; 34 mm. Named by the museum world, the famous 'Godmanchester Pendant' is an extremely high status UNIQUE early 6th Century object of Anglo-Scandinavian/Germanic origin. The object is circular, with a smaller, integral loop at the top. It is possibly a female clasp of an unknown form, or else a pendant. Around the edge five of originally seven pierced projecting lobes remain, three with decorative ball-headed rivets. The central ornamentation is in the form of a deep chip-carved 'swastika' with scroll ends running anticlockwise in a Fylfot design round a hollow central lozenge. The border is decorated with a milled ridge that is punched with closely spaced, double dots. There is a tear in the left-hand part of the disk where the decoration has perforated it. The ancestry of the craftsman that produced this 'WORK OF ART' remains uncertain as the form is to date unparalleled in both Anglo-Saxon England and Scandinavia. The 'Godmanchester Pendant' is 'English Treasure' and both the University Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology at Cambridge Museum and the British Museum were both interested in acquiring it. Efforts to obtain the piece failed, and the 'pendant' has recently been released into private hands. The 'Godmanchester Pendant' has been the subject of media attention, having been featured in several publications including Treasure Hunting Magazine and has been described by some as 'Priceless'. Found near Godmanchester in September 2003 [Accompanied with several museum reports and correspondence]. P.O.A. SOLD

Dr B. M. Ager (Department of Prehistory & Europe, British Museum) writes: "...the form of the pendant is unusual, the style of the border and scrolled swastika motif are typically found on the jewellery of the 5th and early 6th centuries from southwest Scandinavia and Anglo-Saxon England. The anticlockwise swastika occurs, for example, on the foot-plates of a pair of silver-gilt, square-headed brooches of the early 6th century from Barrington, Cambs".

Dr Martin Rundkvist (Stockholm Museum) writes: "I have never seen anything like it [the form] from Scandinavia. The chip-carved swastika is as Dr Ager states typical for 5th century...this style was popular all over Europe -- it is after all typical of the Migration Period"

~God-manchester Pendant|6520|~4132~7133~~

Saxon Brooch 2002~
Anglo-Saxon Keystone Garnet Disc Brooch. Silver, 6.75 grams; 26.62 mm. Extremely high status Kentish brooch dating from the 6th Century A.D. Avent type, Class 2.1. The brooch has a narrow border of impressed triangles placed apex to base to form a pattern of zigzag impressions which are inlaid with niello. Lying inside and against the border is a finely beaded gilt frame and within this field is divided into gilded zones by three sub-rectangular cells lying against a circular central cell. The three cells are filled with plate garnets set over waffle patterned gold foil, the central cell has a plate garnet surrounded by coral inlay, replaced. Each of the three gilded fields is entirely filled with a single, highly stylised Style I zoomorph consisting of a head and back leg only. Remains of the catch-plate and pin fastening still remaining on the reverse. Similar to Kentish brooch in Richard Avent's British Archaeological Reports 11, Oxford, 1975. Spectacular piece of genuine Treasure, found Lympne, Kent 2001.

Declared as British Treasure at a Coroner's inquest, under the Treasure Act 1996. (Many supporting documents to be included with this sale). Returned as no Museum was in a financial position to acquire it:

Miss Liz Owen (Dover Museum): "It is an important find.....we would like to discuss the possibility of acquiring the brooch for the museum's collection."

Laura Dance (Department for Culture, Media and Sport): "Mr. Champney was content... I have therefore, invoiced the Maidstone Museum today"

Laura Dance (Department for Culture, Media and Sport): "I have heard from the Maidstone Museum that it is not now in a position to acquire this Treasure from the Crown... the British Museum has decided not to acquire this find"

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Anglo-Saxon Keystone Garnet Disc Brooch. Silver, 6.75 grams; 26.62 mm. Extremely high status Kentish brooch dating from the 6th Century A.D. Avent type, Class 2.1. The brooch has a narrow border of impressed triangles placed apex to base to form a pattern of zigzag impressions which are inlaid with niello. Lying inside and against the border is a finely beaded gilt frame and within this field is divided into gilded zones by three sub-rectangular cells lying against a circular central cell. The three cells are filled with plate garnets set over waffle patterned gold foil, the central cell has a plate garnet surrounded by coral inlay, replaced. Each of the three gilded fields is entirely filled with a single, highly stylised Style I zoomorph consisting of a head and back leg only. Remains of the catch-plate and pin fastening still remaining on the reverse. Similar to Kentish brooch in Richard Avent's British Archaeological Reports 11, Oxford, 1975. Spectacular piece of genuine Treasure, found Lympne, Kent 2001.

Declared as British Treasure at a Coroner's inquest, under the Treasure Act 1996. (Many supporting documents to be included with this sale). Returned as no Museum was in a financial position to acquire it:

Miss Liz Owen (Dover Museum): "It is an important find.....we would like to discuss the possibility of acquiring the brooch for the museum's collection." SOLD

Laura Dance (Department for Culture, Media and Sport): "Mr. Champney was content... I have therefore, invoiced the Maidstone Museum today"

Laura Dance (Department for Culture, Media and Sport): "I have heard from the Maidstone Museum that it is not now in a position to acquire this Treasure from the Crown... the British Museum has decided not to acquire this find"

~Saxon Brooch 2002|2499|~4132~4324~~

Anglo Saxon Mount 001842~
Anglo Saxon 'Floral' Belt Mount. Gold Chip carved Bronze, 9.91 grams; 35.24 mm. Large deep carved mount with a central 'cross' design separating two scroll patterned panels. Two fixing lugs with remains of the iron pin. Complete and undamaged in Good Very Fine condition.

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Anglo Saxon 'Floral' Belt Mount. Gold Chip carved Bronze, 9.91 grams; 35.24 mm. Large deep carved mount with a central 'cross' design separating two scroll patterned panels. Two fixing lugs with remains of the iron pin. Complete and undamaged in Good Very Fine condition. SOLD

~Anglo Saxon Mount 001842|6054|~4132~7302~~

Anglo Saxon Palm Cup 005871~
SUPERB Saxon Glass Bowl or 'Palm Cup'. Green glass, 100 grams, 62.07 mm high; 110.18 mm diameter. Late 6th early 7th century. A beautiful green glass palm cup from a high status burial, being a traded item originally from the Rhineland. A hemispherical body with a thickened rounded base with a pontil mark and a folded rim. For similar examples of Palm Cups found in South East England, cf. a paper by V. Evison, Glass Vessels in England A.D. 400-1000, in J. Price (ed.), Glass in Britain and Ireland A.D. 350-1100, British Museum Occasional Paper 127 (London 2000), p. 68 and 76. Ex. Bonhams. Found in the Cabourne area, Lincolnshire in the summer of 2005. Recorded with a large burial group by the Lincoln Museum.

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SUPERB Anglo Saxon Glass Bowl or 'Palm' Cup
. Green glass, 100 grams, 62.07 mm high; 110.18 mm diameter. Late 6th early 7th century. A beautiful green glass palm cup from a high status burial, being a traded item originally from the Rhineland. A hemispherical body with a thickened rounded base with a pontil mark and a folded rim. For similar examples of Palm Cups found in South East England, cf. a paper by V. Evison, Glass Vessels in England A.D. 400-1000, in J. Price (ed.), Glass in Britain and Ireland A.D. 350-1100, British Museum Occasional Paper 127 (London 2000), p. 68 and 76. Ex. Bonhams. Found in the Cabourne area, Lincolnshire in the summer of 2005. Recorded with a large burial group by the Lincoln Museum. SOLD

~Anglo Saxon Palm Cup 005871|10568|~4132~10172~~

Anglo Saxon Strap-end 004078~
Anglo Saxon 'Entwined Serpent' Strap-end. Copper Alloy, 4.45 grams; 36.64 mm. A Zoomorphic strap-end with a crude interlaced serpent design. The animal head terminal is small with rounded ears and nose. Re drilled and a new riveted back plate added in antiquity. Interesting and in Very Fine condition.

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Anglo Saxon 'Entwined Serpent' Strap-end. Copper Alloy, 4.45 grams; 36.64 mm. A Zoomorphic strap-end with a crude interlaced serpent design. The animal head terminal is small with rounded ears and nose. Re drilled and a new riveted back plate added in antiquity. Interesting and in Very Fine condition. SOLD

~Anglo Saxon Strap-end 004078|9095|~4132~9113~~

Anglo Saxon Disc Brooch 01~
Anglo Saxon Disc Brooch. 7th Century A.D., large circular bronze disc (44.39 mm) with entwined beasts (interlace of style II animal) or "Chase of Life" design. Pin hinge remaining at rear, attached to a high lead content pewter back (restored).

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Anglo Saxon Disc Brooch. 7th Century A.D., large circular bronze disc (44.39 mm) with entwined beasts (interlace of style II animal) or "Chase of Life" design. Pin hinge remaining at rear, attached to a high lead content pewter back (restored). SOLD

~ Anglo Saxon Disc Brooch 01|3948|~4132~2615~~

Anglo Saxon Wrist Clasp 006557~
Anglo Saxon 'Animal Faces' Wrist Clasp. Gold chip carved copper alloy, 11.38 grams, 45.05 mm. 6th Century A.D. A stunning elaborate wrist clasp used for fastening garments around the wrist. This particular example is the female clasp which holds a latch from a male clasp to hold both pieces together. It is of a B shape with S shaped scrolls decorating a semi-circular section, around a wonderful abstract face, or bird heads when viewed upside down, with four hatched boxes linking the two designs. Similar yet inferior examples in Saxon and Viking Artefacts, by Nigel Mills Pg. 94, AS259. Complete with over 75% of the original gilding remaining and in Extremely Fine condition.

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Anglo Saxon 'Animal Faces' Wrist Clasp. Gold chip carved copper alloy, 11.38 grams, 45.05 mm. 6th Century A.D. A stunning elaborate wrist clasp used for fastening garments around the wrist. This particular example is the female clasp which holds a latch from a male clasp to hold both pieces together. It is of a B shape with S shaped scrolls decorating a semi-circular section, around a wonderful abstract face, or bird heads when viewed upside down, with four hatched boxes linking the two designs. Similar yet inferior examples in Saxon and Viking Artefacts, by Nigel Mills Pg. 94, AS259. Complete with over 75% of the original gilding remaining and in Extremely Fine condition. SOLD

~Anglo Saxon Wrist Clasp 006557|12198|~4132~10599~~

Anglo Saxon Buckle 001673~
Decorated Saxon Buckle. Copper-alloy, 33.12 mm x 33.07 mm. Late 5th - Early 6th Century A.D. Highly decorated D-shaped buckle frame, with belt plate and remains of the iron pin. This design is of Frankish origin, within England they are normally found associated with Kentish Anglo Saxons. Very Fine condition.

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Decorated Saxon Buckle. Copper-alloy, 33.12 mm x 33.07 mm. Late 5th - Early 6th Century A.D. Highly decorated D-shaped buckle frame, with belt plate and remains of the iron pin. This design is of Frankish origin, within England they are normally found associated with Kentish Anglo Saxons. Very Fine condition. SOLD

~Anglo Saxon Buckle 001673|6075|~4132~6210~~

Anglo-Saxon Brooch 004624~
Anglo Saxon 'Caterpillar' Brooch. Bronze, 5.67 grams, 37.50 mm. Circa 7/8th Century. An Equal armed brooch with crude animal head terminals on either end. Complete and undamaged, with the remains of the iron pin apparent. Extremely Fine condition.

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Anglo Saxon 'Caterpillar' Brooch. Bronze, 5.67 grams, 37.50 mm. Circa 7/8th Century. An Equal armed brooch with crude animal head terminals on either end. Complete and undamaged, with the remains of the iron pin apparent. Extremely Fine condition. SOLD

~Anglo-Saxon Brooch 004624|8601|~4132~9122~~

Anglo Saxon Cruciform Brooch 003012~
SMART Anglo Saxon 'Cruciform' Brooch. Bronze, 47.51 grams; 100.91mm. A large good quality early 6th Century example of the cruciform brooch. The head plate is rectangular with expanded wings, integrally cast top and side knobs rounded with collars, the bow has a high arch. The foot has an animal head terminal with prominent raised eyes, the foot terminates in a flared 'nostril' shape. Very Fine condition and patination. Found Hertfordshire.

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SMART Anglo Saxon 'Cruciform' Brooch. Bronze, 47.51 grams; 100.91mm. A large good quality early 6th Century example of the cruciform brooch. The head plate is rectangular with expanded wings, integrally cast top and side knobs rounded with collars, the bow has a high arch. The foot has an animal head terminal with prominent raised eyes, the foot terminates in a flared 'nostril' shape. Very Fine condition and patination. Found Hertfordshire. SOLD

~Anglo Saxon Cruciform Brooch 003012|7142|~4132~6758~~

Anglo Saxon Boss 004601~
Anglo Saxon 'Zoomorphic' Shield Boss. Gold chip carved Bronze, 46.75 grams; 42.71 mm. Found Cambridgeshire.

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Anglo Saxon 'Zoomorphic' Shield Boss. Gold chip carved Bronze, 46.75 grams; 42.71 mm. Found Cambridgeshire. SOLD

~Anglo Saxon Boss 004601|9031|~4132~8975~~

Saxon Buckle 002319~
Saxon 'Silver' Buckle. Silver, 2.06 grams; 16.96 mm. Circa 10th Century Frankish style. Complete and undamaged in Extremely Fine condition. Ex. Pullen Collection.

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Saxon 'Silver' Buckle. Silver, 2.06 grams; 16.96 mm. Circa 10th Century Frankish style. Complete and undamaged in Extremely Fine condition. Ex. Pullen Collection. SOLD

~Saxon Buckle 002319|5692|~4132~6806~~