August 2019: Historica & Metal Detecting Auction

Lot 246

An incomplete cast copper-alloy plate brooch dating to the Roman period, c. 1st or early 2nd century AD. The object is broadly cruciform in plan, consisting an open circular ring at its apex (with a central recessed cell) from which three sub-rectangular arms extend laterally and vertically. Each arm is plano-convex in section and demonstrates a small circular knop at its terminal, traces of a white metal coating suggesting secondary decoration that has now mostly eroded away. On the reverse fac

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Lot 247

A complete cast copper-alloy tumbler lock slide key dating to the Roman period, c. AD 43-410. The object consists a circular bow set atop a thickened rectangular stem (divided by a transverse collar), below which the stem and bit extend-the latter jutting off at a right angle and demonstrating two adjacent clefts and wards respectively. Condition: very good, even greenish patina. Length: 42mm. Provenance: from the collection of a metal detectorist.

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Lot 248

An incomplete cast copper-alloy plate brooch dating to the Roman period, c. AD 100-200. The brooch takes the form of a trefoil-three conjoined circular cells with central dimples and raised rims that suggest they originally held enamel inserts (now missing). Concentric grooves around each of the central dimples suggests lathe-turned manufacture in respect to this part of the object. On the back of the brooch the pin still hinges off its original axis bar, which is held in place between two proje

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Lot 249

A virtually complete cast copper-alloy and enamel disc brooch dating to the Roman period, c. 2nd century AD. The brooch is circular in plan, its upper surface divided into six recessed triangular cells converging around a central hexagonal boss, each cell also possessing a raised circular boss at its midpoint. Enamel inlays survive reasonably well inside these cells, three red and the rest probably blue. On the reverse of the brooch, a double pin-lug retains its axis bar and part of the pin, opp

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Lot 250

An incomplete cast copper-alloy bow brooch of Colchester Derivative 'Polden Hill' type, dating c. AD 43-120. This example is of impressive size, demonstrating a winged head with end-caps and decorative reeded collars on its front edge. The back face of the had still retains the spring and axis bar, one part of the latter threaded through a projecting lug and the pin missing in an old break. The bow curves strongly in section and is 'D' shaped in section, plain with the exception of its upper por

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Lot 251

Nine cast copper-alloy Late Iron Age and Roman brooches, all preserved incomplete or as fragments. Types represented: La Tene III/Nauheim Derivative (1), Colchester (2), Hod Hill (3), Strip (1), Colchester Derivative (1), Trumpet (1). Condition: Fair, quite corroded.

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Lot 253

A complete cast copper-alloy single looped zoomorphic buckle of Hawkes and Dunning type 1b dating to the late Roman period, c. AD 350-450. The buckle is 'D' shaped in plan, the front of its frame taking the form of a pair of fish or dolphins with large, bulbous eyes. The latter are joined at the mouth, while projecting from the upper edges of their heads are crests in the form of backward-facing horse heads. Crescentic punched motifs on the back of the fish are presumably intended to represent

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Lot 253A

A complete cast copper-alloy phallic pendant or fascinus dating to the Roman period, c. AD 43-410. The pendant takes the form of an erect, exaggerated phallus, demonstrating a bulbous head, curved shaft and rounded knops representing the testicles. At the base of the shaft is an integral, curving suspension loop. Condition: good, uneven brownish patina with some earthy deposits. Length: c. 35mm. Discussion: a number of these pendants have now been discovered in Britain. It is thought that the

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Lot 253B

An incomplete cast copper-alloy and enamel zoomorphic plate brooch dating to the Roman period, c. AD 100-200. This brooch is of probable continental extraction, taking the form of a boar facing right in the attitude of bristling-the head lowered and hindquarters raised as if preparing to charge. Standing on a thin linear strip decorated with incised oblique lines (presumably intended to represent the ground), the boar's mane has been similarly rendered by the application of closely spaced incisi

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Lot 253C

A mixed lot of four cast copper-alloy Roman brooches. Within this lot, two completely intact (including pin and spring) knee brooches of probable continental origin-one demonstrating stamped chevron decoration on the headplate, one zoomorphic plate brooch in the form of a water bird and one composite plate brooch (compare Hattatt 1988, p. 354, nos. 594 and 1613) of ogival form, retaining its headloop and blue enamel in the central cell. Condition: all good, mostly even greenish patinas. Prove

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Lot 254

A complete cast copper-alloy zoomorphic terminal (probably originating from a drinking horn) of Anglo-Scandinavian attribution, dating to the 11th century. The upper part of the terminal is broadly conical and socketed, with two circular rivet holes at one edge. The base takes the form of a dragonesque animal, with pointed triangular ears, bulbous eyes and a gaping mouth. From the creature’s mouth, an elongated tongue extends-looping round to touch the midsection of the terminal itself. Length:

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Lot 255

A complete cast copper-alloy detachable side knop from a florid cruciform brooch of Early Anglo-Saxon attribution, dating c. 525-575. The knop is broadly rectangular in plan, its front face depicting a heavily stylised chip-carved anthropomorphic mask in Salin's style 1, with curved brows, bulbous pellet edges and an apparent moustache all visible. The remnants of gilding appear to be visible in the recesses, though this has almost entirely worn away. On the reverse face of the object, two adjac

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Lot 256

An incomplete cast copper-alloy Early Anglo-Saxon/Early Medieval brooch of saucer type, probably dating c. AD 450-600. The brooch is circular in plan, the catchplate and pin lug (encrusted with the remains of the iron pin) visible on its reverse face. The front face of the brooch is decorated with a characteristic design for this period: a pellet in ring surrounded by six 'running spirals' The raised outer flange appears to be mostly broken away. Saucer brooches were produced up until the end

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Lot 257

An incomplete cast Late Anglo-Saxon (c. 900-1000) copper-alloy openwork strap end of Thomas’ (2000) class E, type 1: Winchester Style tongue shaped strap ends with inhabited foliage designs. The strap end is tongue-shaped in plan, its upper edge missing in old breaks. On its front, the design of two confronted upside-down birds flanking a central pillar of foliage is visible, the latter demonstrating symmetrical, lobe-ended leaves. Length: 36mm. Discussion: the Winchester style was a medium w

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Lot 258

A complete silver hooked tag or clothing fastener dating to the Middle Saxon period, c. 750-900. The fastener demonstrates a circular body with an engrailed edge, two projecting hemi-spherical lugs projecting from its front. Integrally cast at the back edge of the main body is a tapered, curving sharp-tipped hook decorated with a single transverse collar towards its upper edge. The main body of the fastener is decorated on its upper surface in the Trewhiddle style, consisting six triangular pane

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Lot 259

A lot of two Middle Saxon strap ends, dating c. 750-900. The first decorated in the Trewhiddle style and of Thomas' class A2, depicting a single panel of decoration with a zoomorphic motif rendered in ornate interlace. The second of class B1, with a wedge-shaped upper panel and two sets of parallel transverse collars. Both with bat-like zoomorphic terminals. Lengths: c. 44mm/38mm. Provenance: from the collection of a metal detectorist. Reference: Thomas, G. 2000. A Survey of Late Anglo-Saxo

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Lot 260

An incomplete cast copper-alloy and enamel Early Anglo-Saxon hanging bowl mount of probable 6th or 7th century date. The mount was originally circular in plan, its edges now broken in several places. The back of the mount is plain, while on its front face an intricate geometric pattern can be observed-the latter formed by means of radiating oval motifs that form a series of repeating interlinked flower motifs. Traces of black and red enamel are visible in the recesses of some, though most has de

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Lot 261

A complete cast copper-alloy and iron Anglo-Scandinavian stirrup strap mount dating to the Late Early Medieval period, c. 1000-1100. This example corresponds best to Williams' (1997) class A, type 10a. The mount is broadly triangular in plan with slightly curved sides, plano-convex in section and slightly domed. A perforated loop at its apex and three parallel apertures at its base which contain the remnants of separate iron rivets represent the original means by which the mount was secured to i

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Lot 262

Three incomplete cast copper-alloy Middle Anglo-Saxon strap ends dating c. 750-900 AD. Two of Thomas' class A, one of class B. All decorated in the Trewhiddle style. Varying states of preservation but none more than c. 10% incomplete. Lengths: c. 45/35/34mm. Provenance: one with PAS paperwork, found Kingsey, Buckinghamshire, 2016. Recorded on the PAS as BH-325DC2.

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Lot 263

An incomplete cast copper-alloy gilt and enamel cloisonné disc brooch of the 'Saunderton' type, dating to the Late Early Medieval period, c. 900-1100. The brooch is broadly circular in plan, with high-flanged sides and a total of seven rounded knops extending from its sides (though only two survive complete). The interior of the brooch on its front face is decorated with a background of glassy deep blue enamel, set within which are two yellowy inwardly-facing triangles flanking four teardrop-sha

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Lot 264

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Lot 265

A complete cast copper-alloy Late Early-Medieval disc brooch, dating c. 900-1000. The brooch is circular in plan, its front face decorated with a long-tailed beast facing left, its head arched back over its body so as to look in the opposite direction. All of the latter is inset within a raised rim decorated with closely spaced linear grooves. On the reverse face of the brooch, the iron pin is still preserved, still hinged around the pin-bar and fastened to the catchplate. Condition: good, some

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Lot 266

An incomplete cast copper-alloy Late Early-Medieval disc brooch of Anglo-Scandinavian attribution dating c. 950-1000. The brooch is circular in plan, its front face decorated with a central circular recess inside a lozenge, around which is an ornate pattern of intricate Borre style interlace. On the reverse face of the brooch, a double pin lug and opposing catchplate are preserved intact-though the pin itself is missing in old damage. Condition: good, but with somewhat rough surfaces. Diameter:

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Lot 267

A virtually complete cast copper-alloy Middle Anglo-Saxon strap end dating c. AD 750-900. This example probably is best attributed to Thomas' (2000, p. 89) class A, type 2a: strap ends of convex form decorated in the Trewhiddle style, with geometric curvilinear motifs. It is of broadly sub-triangular form in plan view, with a thinned apex demonstrating two adjacent circular rivet holes (now missing) that expands to its midpoint before tapering sharply to form a zoomorphic terminal in the form of

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Lot 268

A complete cast copper-alloy double-ended Anglo-Scandinavian bridle bit link dating to the late Early Medieval period, c. AD 1000-1100. The object consists a central 'D' sectioned bar with a triple-bossed centre, extending into broadly triangular terminals with large circular apertures-a projecting knop at each cardinal point. Condition: preserved well with a pinkish brown, coarse patina frequently observed on metalwork of this date, slight crack to one terminal. Length: 72mm.

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Lot 269

An incomplete cast gilt copper-alloy mount or fitting dating to the Early Anglo-Saxon period, c. 500-600 AD. Only a fragment of the object survives, this being broadly triangular in plan with a thinned lower section and broken upper edge. On the reverse face is an integral circular-sectioned fixing lug (presumably meant to attach the object to something larger), while the front face of the object demonstrates an ornately moulded Salin style 1 anthropomorphic mask, with pellet eyes and a prominen

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Lot 270

An incomplete cast copper-alloy late Early Medieval zoomorphic mount or fitting in the Urnes style, probably dating c. 1000-1050. The mount is openwork and of plano-convex section, the reverse being heavily dished. In form, it takes the form of a coiled dragon/serpent-like animal, its head extending downwards to grasp what appears to be a second coiled animal in its jaws-the latter appearing to bite its own tail. Part of the bottom left-hand corner of this element is broken away in old damage, w

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Lot 270A

An incomplete cast copper-alloy cruciform type brooch of Early Anglo-Saxon attribution, probably dating c. AD 450-500. The brooch demonstrates a small rectangular headplate with an integrally cast facetted knop projecting from its upper edge. On the back of the head, a lump of ferrous corrosion product reflects the remains of the pin lug and accompanying pin. The bow is facetted in section, curving strongly in profile towards the straightened foot. The latter is coincident with the catchplate, w

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Lot 271

A complete gold seal ring with a possibly semi-precious intaglio setting dating to the Medieval period, probably c. 13th century. The ring demonstrates a circular hoop, set atop which is a large oval bezel. Set into the middle of the bezel is an intaglio of dark green colouration-possibly chalcedony and likely to be of Roman date. The latter is slightly chipped on one edge, depicting the god Mars walking left holding a spear and trophy. Around the setting, the flattened top of the bezel is engra

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Lot 271A

A complete cast copper-alloy gilt and champleve enamel anthropomorphic Limoges mount, dating c. 1150-1300. The mount takes the form of a robed and nimbate standing Saint, who faces the viewer with his hands clasped across his chest. The latter rendered via means of detailed engraving, twelve irregular cells infilled with a now slightly degraded bluish enamel on the front face of the mount are clearly intended to represent folds in his clothing. The face is realistically rendered, with a pointed

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Lot 272

A complete cast copper-alloy and enamel heraldic harness pendant dating to the Medieval period, c. 1200-1400. The pendant is shield-shaped, with a suspension loop at its apex. The front face of the pendant bears the following blazon: argent, a crowned lion statant facing left. The background tincture, regrettably, is eroded away completely. Unattributable to any specific family, but similar in some respects to the arms of Gerard de Lisle, of Kingston Lisle, Oxfordshire. Length: 43mm. Discussi

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Lot 273

Two cast copper-alloy 'pendant bells' dating to the Medieval period, c. 1250-1400. Both of identical design, with perforated suspension loops and elongated shanks flaring at their lower ends into spherical 'sound chambers'. The internal 'peas' or 'rattlers' are still present, one retaining traces of gilding. Lengths: both c. 33-34mm. These enigmatic bells have often been described as 'hawking bells', though it is equally plausible they formed a component of horse-harnesses. Compare published

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Lot 274

A gold finger ring dating to the Medieval period, c. 1200-1400. The ring demonstrates a circular hoop, the outside of which is exquisitely decorated with a series of 17 repeating quatrefoil motifs-each flanked by a linear series of three pellets. At the apex of the shoulders there is a small plain facetted area on each side of the bezel, on which the letters A/M/O/L have been engraved. This is possibly a contraction of the old French 'Amor Lel' (trans: loyal love). A raised rectangular boss is v

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Lot 275

A complete cast copper-alloy and enamel heraldic harness pendant dating to the Medieval period, c. 1200-1400. The pendant is shield shaped in plan view, a suspension loop projecting from its apex. On the front of the pendant, the design of a cross pattée (tincture unknown) is set against a background of red enamel, arms hitherto unattributed to any specific individual or family. Condition: good, slightly bent at base with split in metal. Length: c. 48mm. Discussion: harness pendants had their

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Lot 276

A complete cast copper-alloy and enamel heraldic harness pendant dating to the Medieval period, c. 1200-1400. It is lozenge-shaped in plan view, with an integral perforated suspension lug projecting from its apex. The arms blazoned on the front appear as follows: quarterly Or and Gules, on a bend sinister three eagles displayed argent. These appear to be the arms of Blount or Blunt. Preserved in good condition with a relatively even patina, though some encrustation present on the reverse face. L

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Banbury, Oxfordshire

Bishton Hall, Staffordshire

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Nine cast copper-alloy Late Iron Age and Roman brooches, all preserved incomplete or as fragments. Types represented: La Tene III/Nauheim Derivative (1), Colchester (2), Hod Hill (3), Strip (1), Colchester Derivative (1), Trumpet (1). Condition: Fair, quite corroded.

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