Anglo-Saxon Gilt Bronze Button Brooch with Helmetted Warrior
5th-6th century A.D. Class Ai; broad flange rim and circular frame enclosing a facing male mask with helmet detailing; pin-lug and catch to the reverse. Cf. Avent, R. & Evison, V.I., Anglo-Saxon Button Brooches in Archaeologia, vol.CVII, 1982, item 18.7, for type.3.66 grams, 19 mm (3/4 in.). Property of a Leeds collector, UK.
Price realized | 110 GBP |
Starting price | 90 GBP |
Estimate | 100 GBP |