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LOT 0308
Anglo-Scandinavian Pre-Viking Heavy Gold Currency Ingot
650-750 A.D.
5/8 in. (5.86 grams, 15 mm).
Rectangular-section bar with rounded ends, pitted and slightly facetted surfaces; equal in weight to 4.5 Tremisses.
ProvenanceFound whilst searching with a metal detector in Harborough, Leicestershire, UK, on 1st December 2022, by Ms Anita Malin, declared as Treasure and returned to the finder.
Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.LEIC-7460D4.
Accompanied by a copy of the report on find of Potential Treasure for H M Coroner from Frolesworth, Leicestershire, with no.2023 T326.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
Recorded with the Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) under reference no.LEIC-7460D4.
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LOT 0308
Anglo-Scandinavian Pre-Viking Heavy Gold Currency Ingot
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,430
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Comprising a domed shell with low-relief ornament of four Borre Style beasts; frieze of profile beasts to the lower edge, flange rim; catchplate, pin-hinge and pendant attachment bar to the reverse with some mineralised remains of textile backing. 57 grams, 76 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. -
Viking Bronze 'Bear's Tooth' Amulet with Chain
9th–early 11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Comprising: a length of double-link bronze chain; pendant amuletic formed as a bear's tooth with ribbed shank and two pairs of incised ring-and-dot motifs; Baltic workmanship. 36.8 grams, 19 cm
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. -
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Scandinavian Viking Silver Filigree Pendant
Circa 10th-12th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £910
Discoid with applied discs, filigree looped bands, granules and other detailing. 5.04 grams, 41 mm
Private collection formed in Europe in the 1980s. Westminster collection, central London, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
