2138 - Saxon Silvered Bronze Strap End. Circa 6th century A.D. Split along the upper edge of the plate; two lobes with piercings for the attachment rivets and pellet between; central panel ornamented with two inlaid length of silver scrolled motifs; zoomorphic terminal with triangular ears, bulbous eyes and a ribbed square snout. Cf. Webster, L & Backhouse, J., The Making of England. Anglo-Saxon Art and Culture AD 600-900, London, 1991, p.98, fig.69n. 4.55 grams, 42.8 mm (1 5/8 in.).

Saxon Silvered Bronze Strap End. Circa 6th century A.D. Split along the upper edge of the plate; two lobes with piercings for the attachment rivets and pellet between; central panel ornamented with two inlaid length of silver scrolled motifs; zoomorphic terminal with triangular ears, bulbous eyes and a ribbed square snout. Cf. Webster, L & Backhouse, J., The Making of England. Anglo-Saxon Art and Culture AD 600-900, London, 1991, p.98, fig.69n. 4.55 grams, 42.8 mm (1 5/8 in.). Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s. From an East Anglian private collection. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.