Bidspirit auction | SAXON OR VIKING SILVER-GILT POMMEL

SAXON OR VIKING SILVER-GILT POMMEL - Ca. AD 700 - 900. A hollow cast silver-gilt pommel with a conical body divided into arched panels. Each is decorated with interlaced elements, framed by vertical ribs, and topped with a narrow collar and rounded finial. Size: 21mm x 11mm; Weight: 5g Provenance: London collection; Ex. Mayfair collection, acquired from an Ancient Art gallery; formerly acquired on the London art market pre-2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.