Loading, please wait...
LOT 1731
Anglo-Scandinavian Viking Bronze Plate Brooch with Beast Facing Back
9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (9.51 grams, 31 mm).
Disc brooch with low-relief regardant beast motif within a segmented border; catchplate and pin-lugs to the reverse.
ProvenanceFound Yoxford, Suffolk, UK, circa 1980.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
Cf. West, S., A Corpus of Anglo-Saxon Finds From Suffolk, East Anglian Archaeology 84, Ipswich, 1998, plate 96(3).
CONDITIONTimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
LOT 1731
Anglo-Scandinavian Viking Bronze Plate Brooch with Beast Facing Back
Estimate £150 - 200€170 - 230 (for guidance only)$200 - 270 (for guidance only)
-
Scandinavian Viking Silver Dragon-Headed Iron Pin
10th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,860
With silver head comprising a profile dragon-head with openwork jaws, hatched detailing to face and neck, collar with pierced lug to rear; attached to round-section iron spike; short length of double-loop chain attached to lug. 75 grams, 14.7 cm
From the private collection of a London gentleman, from his grandfather's collection formed before the early 1970s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12733-234716. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Viking Age Silver Filigree Pendant
9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,105
Of lozengiform shape decorated with a knotwork motif in filigree, suspension loop with filigree ornament, faux ropework border around the whole. 3.19 grams, 35 mm high
Very fine condition.
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. -
Viking Period Bronze Decorated Flat Bar Torc
Circa 9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Flat-section penannular body with coiled terminals, upper face with punched dot decoration. 39 grams, 12 cm
UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. Private collection, London, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
