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ANGLO-SAXON BRONZE CRUCIFORM BROOCH PAIR 6th century AD A pair of cruciform bow brooches comprising: one of Group IVa with rectangular headplate, three integral D-section collared knops, deep bow with chamfered ends, short footplate with lappets (one absent), horse-head with broad trefoil finial; one of Group IVaiii with broad rectangular headplate and raised trapezoidal panel with punched crescent detailing, integral D-section knop above, applied collared knops to the sides, shallow bow with chamfered ends, broad footplate with bird-head lappets, small horse-head with spade-shaped finial. 138 grams total, 12.5-13.5cm (5 - 5 1/4"). Fine condition; longer brooch broken. [2] Provenance Property of a lady; by descent. Literature Cf. West, S. A Corpus of Anglo-Saxon Finds From Suffolk, East Anglian Archaeology 84, Ipswich, 1998, figure 149. Date Thursday 12th February 2015 - Saturday 14th February 2015, Antiquities & Coin Catalogue Auction TimeLine Auctions Ltd arranges printed catalogue rostrum Auctions, eAuctions and Timed Auctions where we offer antiquities, ancient artefacts / artifacts, antiques, collectibles, coins, medals and books for public sale.