Norman Silver-Gilt Statant Beast Brooch
Circa 11th-12th century A.D.. Of Romanesque style with hollow reverse to the body, catch behind the neck and hinged pin to the reverse; modelled in the half-round. Cf. Zarnecki, G., Holt, J. & Holland, T., English Romanesque Art 1066-1200, London, 1984, item 256, for similar treatment of a zoomorphic form.
8.3 grams, 28 mm (1 in.).
Acquired early 1990s.From an East Anglian private collection.
Price realized | 1'620 GBP |
Starting price | 1'600 GBP |
Estimate | 1'800 GBP |