Stuart Bronze Dagger Guard with Busts
Circa 1600-1700 A.D. The centre of the guard oval in plan with a rectangular cut-out, the quillon arms extend on either side and terminate in anthropomorphic projections formed as helmetted heads, both facing in the same direction. 26.8 grams, 88 mm (3 1/2 in.).
Found Brookland, Kent, UK. Property of a Kent gentleman, a specialist medieval collector. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.KENT-31C8AA.
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Circa 1600-1700 A.D. The centre of the guard oval in plan with a rectangular cut-out, the quillon arms extend on either side and terminate in anthropomorphic projections formed as helmetted heads, both facing in the same direction. 26.8 grams, 88 mm (3 1/2 in.).
Found Brookland, Kent, UK. Property of a Kent gentleman, a specialist medieval collector. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.KENT-31C8AA.
TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.
