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Penannular bracelet formed from two braided rods. 29.3 grams, 72 mm
Acquired on the European art market since the early 2000s.
From the private Northern Ireland collection of R.M.
Acquired on the European art market since the early 2000s.
From the private Northern Ireland collection of R.M.
Portion of single-edged blade from a knife with attached scales to the handle, each D-shaped in section flaring towards the outer end; incised pattern of whorls, tendrils and hatched discs to the outer end of each. 33 grams, 11.5 cm
Acquired on the European art market since the early 2000s.
From the private Northern Ireland collection of R.M.
Cf. Arbman, H., Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940, pl.177(2a).
Acquired on the European art market since the early 2000s.
From the private Northern Ireland collection of R.M.
Cf. Arbman, H., Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940, pl.177(2a).
Comprising: plain rod coiled to form a finger ring; penannular hoop with coiled rod extensions; Baltic types. 22.56 grams total, 23-25 mm
Acquired on the European art market since the early 2000s.
From the private Northern Ireland collection of R.M.
Cf. Griciuviene, E., Seliai. The Selonians, Vilnius, 2007, item 702, for type.
Acquired on the European art market since the early 2000s.
From the private Northern Ireland collection of R.M.
Cf. Griciuviene, E., Seliai. The Selonians, Vilnius, 2007, item 702, for type.
Each a ribbed silver ring of Lehtosalo-Hilander's Type III, with central horizontal linear band and the hoop a continuation of the central rib extending to form a thin coiled rod at each end. 13.11 grams total, 21-23 mm
Acquired on the European art market since the early 2000s.
From the private Northern Ireland collection of R.M.
See Lehtosalo-Hilander, P-L., Luistari (Finland), A History of Weapons and Ornaments, Helsinki, 2000, pp.123-4.
Acquired on the European art market since the early 2000s.
From the private Northern Ireland collection of R.M.
See Lehtosalo-Hilander, P-L., Luistari (Finland), A History of Weapons and Ornaments, Helsinki, 2000, pp.123-4.
Comprising: D-shaped headplate with five radiating beast-head knops to the rim and running scroll to the plate, shallow ribbed bow, pentagonal footplate with lattice detailing and beast-head finial, lateral cells to accept inlay; to the reverse pin-lugs and pierced lug in place. 54.5 grams, 12.4 cm
Acquired on the European art market since the early 2000s.
From the private Northern Ireland collection of R.M.
Cf. Menghin, W., The Merovingian Period. Europe Without Borders, Berlin, 2007, item I.8.7, for type.
The lack of a full catchplate to the reverse of the brooch suggests that it was intended to be sewn permanently to the garment on which it was worn and not to be detached.
Acquired on the European art market since the early 2000s.
From the private Northern Ireland collection of R.M.
Cf. Menghin, W., The Merovingian Period. Europe Without Borders, Berlin, 2007, item I.8.7, for type.
The lack of a full catchplate to the reverse of the brooch suggests that it was intended to be sewn permanently to the garment on which it was worn and not to be detached.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £176
Comprising a quantity of bronze beads, dangles, coiled rings and other items, in a squat ceramic jar with rounded base. 407 grams total, 5-90 mm
From a family collection mostly formed in the 1940s-1950s, thence by descent.
From a family collection mostly formed in the 1940s-1950s, thence by descent.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
Rectangular soapstone block with incised design of loop tendril with segmented ornament, interlaced with a place three-loop motif; felt pad to underside. 734 grams, 11.6 cm
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000.
From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000.
From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Each a heater-shaped plaque with indented upper edge, domed obverse with stylised animal-mask detailing in a beaded border; mounting pins to reverse, remains of leather; Avar workmanship. 5.37 grams total, 20-21 mm
Private collection formed in Europe in the 1980s.
Westminster collection, central London, UK.
Private collection formed in Europe in the 1980s.
Westminster collection, central London, UK.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
Comprising thick twisted rods forming the shank and flattened crescent plate finials with linear engraved detailing. 32 grams, 62 mm
Private collection, Arundel, West Sussex, UK, 1980s.
Private collection, Arundel, West Sussex, UK, 1980s.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Each comprising a tubular bead with ribbing to the outer face, suspension loops each supporting a bottle-shaped dangle. 25 grams total, 40 mm each
UK gallery, early 2000s.
UK gallery, early 2000s.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Comprising links formed from coiled wire, hook-and-eye closure; free-running suspension loop and axe-head pendant. 13 grams, 58.5 cm
Acquired on the London art market in the late 1980s-1990s.
From the family collection of an East London, UK, gentleman.
Cf. Fuglesang, S.H., ‘Viking and medieval amulets in Scandinavia’ in Fornvännen, Journal of Swedish Antiquarian Research, 1989, no.84, pp.15-27, fig.2.
Acquired on the London art market in the late 1980s-1990s.
From the family collection of an East London, UK, gentleman.
Cf. Fuglesang, S.H., ‘Viking and medieval amulets in Scandinavia’ in Fornvännen, Journal of Swedish Antiquarian Research, 1989, no.84, pp.15-27, fig.2.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Comprising a lead disc with central gouge to one face, bronze disc with central recess and inset silver stud, radiating triangular punchmarks. 28.9 grams total, 22 mm each
From a private Barnsley, UK, family collection.
From a private Barnsley, UK, family collection.
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