Scythian Zoomorphic Mount Group

5th-4th century BC. A flat-section bronze mount in the form of the stylised beast-head with scrolled tendrils, mounting loop to reverse. 28 grams, 56mm (2 1/4"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in t

10th-11th century AD. A mixed group of bronze belt fittings with low-relief zoomorphic and tendril ornament. 61.3 grams total, 26-50mm (1 - 2"). Property of a professional gentleman, acquired 2011; fo

2nd-4th century A.D. The group comprising: brooches, a seal box lid and zoomorphic mount; including examples with trace remains of gilding, polychrome and millefiori enamelling and other decorative te

Ca. 500-300 BC. Six flat-section bronze mounts in the form of stylised zoomorphic beasts with loops to the back. Zoomorphic mounts were affixed to garments as decoration in patterns, with multiple mou

6th-7th century AD. A group of silver mounts comprising: fourteen heater-shaped mounts, each with horned zoomorphic mask, three attachment pegs to the reverse; seventeen elliptical mounts with horned

4th-3rd millennium BC. A group of sheet gold repoussé plaques, two of a winged bull advancing with tail looped and head lowered, and a similar fragment. Cf. Aruz J. et al. The Golden Deer of Eurasi

6th-9th century AD. A mixed group of silver D-shaped frames with attachment lugs to the reverse, central void filled with a gold plaque with beaded wire and filigree ornament. Property of a North West

17th-19th century AD. A group of agate mounts consisting of: seven shield-shaped, three domed, twelve eye-shaped beads; each pierced to the base for attachment to a suit of 'jade' funerary armour. 203

11th-15th century AD. A group of silver gilt belt fittings comprising: a roundel with rosette, two attachment lugs to the back; three heart-shaped mounts with scrolling plant motif and three attachmen

7th-9th century A.D. Comprising three belt mounts later remounted onto brown leather comprising: a rectangular strap end with rounded terminal, decorated with granulated borders, lozenges and chevrons

Mid 2nd millennium B.C. A trio of graduated copper-alloy annular mounts, possibly used for vessel rims, each decorated with geometric motifs. 261 grams total, 79-91 mm (8 1/8 - 3 5/8 in.). Early 1990s

1st-2nd century A.D. A bronze group comprising: two socle bases for statuettes; an eagle finial from a military standard. 59 grams total, 19-40 mm (3/4 - 1 1/2 in.). Acquired 1970s-1980s. Ex UK collec

10th-11th century AD. A mixed group of bronze belt fittings including a buckle, tag and mounts with ring pendants. See Fodor, I. The Ancient Hungarians, Budapest, 1996. 37 grams total, 6-31mm (1/4 - 1

10th-12th century AD. A mixed group of bronze mounts in varying types including rectangular, heart-shaped, heater-shaped and other forms. 18 grams total, 10-25mm (1/2 - 1"). Property of a London busin

9th-11th century AD. A group of bronze belt fittings comprising: six D-shaped with openwork loop above, scrolled bands and central cross in lozenge plaque, three studs to the reverse; two smaller with

2nd-3rd century AD. A set of bronze fittings for a wooden box including a pair of drop handles with pins and backplates with fragments of wood remaining, together with a circular front cover plate for

17th-18th century AD. A suite of four rectangular gilt plaques with applied filigree and granule detailing, central cabochon in a raised cell with cage. 28 grams, 27-29mm (1 1/4"). Property of a Europ

14th-18th century A.D. A mixed group of bronze mounts and appliqués of various kinds. 166 grams total, 12-64 mm (1/2 - 2 1/2 in.). Found Suffolk. [36, No Reserve]

11th-15th century AD. A group of bronze fittings with enamel, comprising: two roundels with silver inlaid flower with double row of petals, black enamel to the background, two straps to the back; a si

10th century AD. A mixed group of bronze belt fittings including chevron mounts, heart-shaped mounts, buckle with plate and tongue-shaped tag; most with tinned panel to the obverse; tag with impressed

2nd-3rd century AD. A group of four head mounts, three with hollow reverses, one with an integral 'pin'. 68 grams total, 21-33mm (3/4 - 1 1/4"). Property of an Austrian private collector since the 197

Circa 6th-7th century A.D. A mixed group of belt mounts of various forms, many with mounting studs or lugs to the reverse; including decorative examples. Cf. Aibabin, A., Khairedinova, A., 'Un nouvel

9th-11th century AD. A mixed group of bronze mounts comprising: one D-shaped with scroll ornament; two triangular, pierced; one a quatrefoil with silver inlay; two heart-shaped with scroll ornament; o

13th-15th century AD. A mixed group of silver mounts, trefoil, fleur-de-lys, cross, heater and other shapes. 26 grams total, 15-28mm (1/2 - 1"). English private collection; acquired in the 1970s. [10,