Anglo-Scandinavian Viking Stirrup Mount with Addorsed Beasts. 11th century A.D. A bronze stirrup mount of Williams's Type 2B comprising a heater-shaped plaque with trilobe finial pierced for attachment, low-relief design of addorsed animals extending to the frame, shallow ledge to the reverse, two holes for attachment rivets. Cf. Williams, D., Late Saxon Stirrup-Strap Mounts, York, 1997, item 67, for type. 21.1 grams, 49 mm high (1 7/8 in.) Found Essex, 1996. Property of a Sussex gentleman.
Fine condition.
Price realized | 140 GBP |
Starting price | 130 GBP |
Estimate | 150 GBP |