2145 - Anglo-Scandinavian Viking Bronze Horse Stirrup Apex Mount. 11th century A.D. Of Williams s Class A Type 5 formed as a pentagonal plate with two tendrils above, each with a scrolled end, joining at the apex to form a beast-head with the attachment loop in its mouth; narrow ledge to the lower rear above two rivet holes, one with ferrous remains; the apex extending to the rivet hole. Cf. Williams, D., Late Saxon Stirrup-Strap Mounts, CBA Research Report 111, London, 1997, items 95 (punched point ornament) and 92 (single rivet hole). 16.4 grams, 52 mm (2 in.). [No Reserve]

Anglo-Scandinavian Viking Bronze Horse Stirrup Apex Mount. 11th century A.D. Of Williams s Class A Type 5 formed as a pentagonal plate with two tendrils above, each with a scrolled end, joining at the apex to form a beast-head with the attachment loop in its mouth; narrow ledge to the lower rear above two rivet holes, one with ferrous remains; the apex extending to the rivet hole. Cf. Williams, D., Late Saxon Stirrup-Strap Mounts, CBA Research Report 111, London, 1997, items 95 (punched point ornament) and 92 (single rivet hole). 16.4 grams, 52 mm (2 in.). [No Reserve] From a UK collection formed in the 1980s. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. 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.