11th century AD. A bronze stirrup mount of Williams's Class A Type 11 heater-shaped with trefoil to the apex and mounting hole, high-relief palmette motif, lateral bulges at the base with holes for attachment, shallow ledge to the reverse. Cf. Williams, D., Late Saxon Stirrup-Strap Mounts, York, 1997, item 261, for type. 30.1 grams, 61mm (2 1/2"). Acquired on the UK antiques market between 1974-1985. Albert Ward collection (part 2), Essex, UK. [No Reserve]