Anglo-Saxon Gilt Chip-Carved Bird's Wing-Whorl Mount
Circa 6th century A.D. A gilt copper-alloy circular mount decorated with a chip-carved whorl composed of four stylised bird's wings radiating from a central knop; four mounting lugs to the reverse. 6.28 grams, 26 mm (1 in.). Found UK.Acquired in the 1990s.From a North Yorkshire private collection, UK.
Price realized | 300 GBP |
Starting price | 260 GBP |
Estimate | 400 GBP |