FINE MEDIEVAL SAXON CONVERT’S CROSS C.800-1000 AD
Gilt bronze. Elegant form, slightly over 1” height, with trefoil beam terminals. The junction of the beams with a saltire both sides. The emergence from the Dark Ages is embodied in the rise to power of the Frankish King, Charlemagne in 768 (founder of the Holy Roman Empire after 800) followed by conquering southern Europe from France to Italy and much of Northern Europe. The condition for peace was acceptance of Christianity, under penalty of death. Conversion was effective and Northern Europeans, primarily Saxons, wore small crosses to affirm their Christianity. This is an original Northern European “profession of faith” cross 1000-1300 years old. Professionally refurbished with the gold overlay restored. Gift boxed with certificate of authenticity. As nice as they come.
Reserve: $100.00
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Gilt bronze. Elegant form, slightly over 1” height, with trefoil beam terminals. The junction of the beams with a saltire both sides. The emergence from the Dark Ages is embodied in the rise to power of the Frankish King, Charlemagne in 768 (founder of the Holy Roman Empire after 800) followed by conquering southern Europe from France to Italy and much of Northern Europe. The condition for peace was acceptance of Christianity, under penalty of death. Conversion was effective and Northern Europeans, primarily Saxons, wore small crosses to affirm their Christianity. This is an original Northern European “profession of faith” cross 1000-1300 years old. Professionally refurbished with the gold overlay restored. Gift boxed with certificate of authenticity. As nice as they come.
Reserve: $100.00
Shipping: All Items shipped within 48 hours by expedited shipping UPS or USPS.
Domestic: Flat-rate of $9.95 (for one or more lots) to anywhere within the contiguous U.S.
International: Flat rate of $12.95 (for one or more lots) to anywhere in the world.
Combined shipping: Free combined shipping for multiple lots won in this auction..
Location: This item ships from Michigan.
Your purchase is protected:
Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
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