Migration Period Scabbard Chape with Bird Heads
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5th century AD. A parcel-gilt u-section silver scabbard chape with running scrolls to the body, attachment holes, profile bird-head finials with inset garnet cabochons. See Menghin, W. Das Schwert im Frühen Mittelalter, Stuttgart, 1983, p.140. 22 grams, 54mm (2"). From the collection of a European gentleman living in South London; acquired 1970-1980.
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Very fine condition.
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Migration Period Scabbard Chape with Bird Heads
Estimate £500 - £700
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