Noonans
Auction 264 15-16 Nov 2022
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A Unique Maidstone Griffin Stirrup Mount
Anglo-Saxon, a bronze stirrup mount, 11th century, 5.5cm long by 3.3cm wide, sub-triangular shape depicting a right-facing winged Griffin with head looking up and mouth open; the tail is curled over its back; two rivet holes on the base and one at the top. Very fine and unique £80-£100
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The representation of a Griffin rather than a lion (Class A type 11) is not recorded by Williams in his classifications of stirrup mounts.
A Unique Maidstone Griffin Stirrup Mount
Anglo-Saxon, a bronze stirrup mount, 11th century, 5.5cm long by 3.3cm wide, sub-triangular shape depicting a right-facing winged Griffin with head looking up and mouth open; the tail is curled over its back; two rivet holes on the base and one at the top. Very fine and unique £80-£100
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The representation of a Griffin rather than a lion (Class A type 11) is not recorded by Williams in his classifications of stirrup mounts.