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Viking Bronze Ring with Meandering Serpent
9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
With a flat-section hoop expanding at the bezel, decorated with a large winding serpent with scale decoration. 1.85 grams, 22.46 mm overall, 20.52 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T, USA 9 1/2, Europe 21.26, Japan 20)
From an English collection formed before 2000. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Anglo-Saxon Decorated Bronze Tweezers
6th-8th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £221
With broad triangular blades and narrow returned shank with punched point detailing, wire loop; old collector's ticket 'Saxon site Nr Malton at Scagglethorpe, + Settrington'. 6.06 grams, 61 mm
Found near Malton, North Yorkshire, UK. Acquired circa 2009. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985. Accompanied by an old handwritten dealer's ticket. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Viking Age Silver Thor's Hammer Pendant
9th-11th century A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £520
Flat-section body with rolled loop, punched triangle detailing. 2.47 grams, 24 mm
Acquired on the London art market in the late 1980s-1990s. From the family collection of an East London, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Viking Age Bronze Double Bell Pendant Group
Circa 9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Each comprising a tubular bead with ribbing to the outer face, suspension loops each supporting a bottle-shaped dangle. 18 grams total, 42-43 mm
UK gallery, early 2000s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Viking Bronze Openwork Sword Chape
9th-early 11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
With heater-shaped body and lobed trefoil to the apex on each face, openwork Borre Style design to the body with three-band mesh, facing 'bear-head' mask with lobes to the upper edge, pellet eyes and moustache; supplied with a custom-made stand. 23.8 grams, 57 mm (42.8 grams total, 11 cm including stand)
Acquired on the London art market, 1990s. Private collection, London. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Viking Age Bronze Twisted Triple-Bar Bracelet with Looped Terminals
9th-12th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Penannular with hammered tongue-shaped loop terminals. 48.4 grams, 66 mm
Ex East Sussex, UK, private collection, 1980s-1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Viking Bronze Decorated Bird Pendant
9th-early 11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
Formed as an ellipsoid bulb with discoid tail, curved neck and hooked beak; punched ring-and-dot motifs across both faces, notched rim to tail, pierced suspension lug; possibly Baltic workmanship. 25.1 grams, 57 mm
Acquired on the London art market, 1990s. Private collection, London. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Viking Age Bronze Twisted Wire Bracelet
9th-12th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
Formed of four round-section twisted rods, looped finials. 15.9 grams, 64.6 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Viking Age Gold-in-Glass Bead Necklace String with Axe Pendants
9th-12th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
Restrung looped necklace of gold-in-glass beads, opaque red glass seed beads and sheet-bronze axe-shaped pendants; modern clasp. 23.5 grams, 56 cm
Formerly in a private collection formed before 1950. Ex property of a professional gentleman, acquired 2011. Property of a Californian, USA, collector. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Anglo-Saxon Gilt-Bronze Button Brooch
6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
Gilt disc brooch of Avent & Evison's Class Ai with carinated inner border and mask, pin-lug and catch to the reverse; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 20.9 grams total, 98 mm including satand
Ex Kai Schmidt, Cologne, Germany, 1960s-1980s. Accompanied by a copy of an Art Loss Register certificate no.S00086755. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Viking Age Silvered Bronze Stud with Stamped Decoration
9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Discoid panel with rilled edge, stud to reverse, stamped pattern of D-shaped, triangular and pellet motifs. 6.37 grams, 25 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Viking Age Bronze Coiled Bracelet Pair
9th-11th century A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £247
Pair of triangular-section penannular bracelets, each formed from two braided bronze rods; one with hook-and-eye closure. 101 grams total, 73-80 mm
From the private collection of a London gentleman, from his grandfather's collection formed before the early 1970s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.