SAXON SWORD MOUNT , EXCEPTIONALLY RARE TYPE

Circa 600 - 700 UK.  A UNIQUE SAXON SWORD MOUNT IN ABSOLUTELY SUPERB CONDITION.

This mount is circular in design with four facets chip carved into the side with rare designs.

facet 1 depicts a chip carved saxon male woden type head wearing a helmet.

facet 2 has several designs chip carved.

facet 3 is a chip carved saxon female face.

facet 4 is a reciprical of facet 2 design.

The top also has a chip carved circle with 4 proud dots in it.

There is also an integral mounting bar across the underneath of the item.

The item is solidly constructed of good silver , and is 69% covered in very heavy gold gilding.

The dimensions are 14mm across the bottom of the item and the height is 7/8mm, weight is 2.7 grms

Provenance , found 1968 in the thetford area of norfolk uk.

Aquired as part of a collection by myself in 1970, and now for sale.

The standard type for these sword mounts is normally pyramid style , with animal and interlace motifs , sometimes with inlaid garnets.

After considerable research through all available records, i have been unable to find anything that even closely matches this item  , especially with chip carved saxon woden type faces.

This is a very rare item and is unique in its style and design ,  an absolutely beautiful rare saxon piece , to add to a collection.

This item is also absolutely authentic in every way.

Please email me and I will be pleased to answer any questions , to the best of my ability.

Any person that may wish to view the item can contact me via email, to arrange this facility at their expense.

Please feel free to examine my feedback to verify my status as a seller.

Anbody who wishes to make payment by any means other than paypal can do so, but all payments to be cleared before posting of the item. Thankyou.

check this link out for interest  if its still working okay     http://www.artfund.org/artwork/7679/anglo-saxon-fitting-from-a-sword-scabbard 

the link shows the more usual style and the price payed for it .