Anglo-Saxon 'Cocked Hat' Sword Pommel Cap

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England, 6th century A.D. Comprising a rectangular-in-plan cap with a median lobe and scooped edges, a small attachment lug to each short end; outer faces of the lobe with a neat circular socket; a recess to the underside. See Brunning, S., The Sword in Early Medieval Northern Europe: Experience, Identity, Representation, Woodbridge, 2019. 13.9 grams, 49 mm (2 in.). [No Reserve] Found UK. 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.

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