Ca. AD 600 - 1200. A collection featuring a late Anglo-Saxon/Viking sword with golden guard inlaid with cloisonné and rock crystal polygonal pommel, a medieval gilded bronze buckle and four ornamental elements for a belt made of gold and bronze, a bronze pommel inlaid with glass. The sword has a broad blade with a central ridge and a very sharp point. It features a long, polygonal tang and a gilded guard adorned with inlaid red cloisonné in the shape of hearts. The sword is balanced by a polygonal rock crystal pommel. Completing the collection is a medieval belt buckle belt with incised lines, four decorative belt elements with gilt frames surrounding central bronze pieces featuring decorative motifs, and a sword pommel crafted from bronze with colored glass inlays. For similar see: MET Museum Accession Number: 55.46.1; Christie's, Live Auction 6840, Antique arms and militaria, lot. 119; British Museum, Museum number 1939,1010.20; 1905,0418.16; Anglo Saxon Art, T. D. Kendrik, MA., M.S.A., Tav. XXXI, n. 1-4. Size: 18-850mm x 25-36mm; Weight: 700g Provenance: Private London collection, acquired on the European art market pre 2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.