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LOT 1791
Anglo-Scandinavian Viking Bronze Stirrup Apex Mount Collection
11TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/4 - 1 7/8 in. (48.2 grams total, 44-47 mm).
Each of Williams's Class A Type 12 with lattice ornament to the body and bosses at the nodes; two openwork and one solid fill; narow base adnd ledge at the bottom. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Norfolk, UK.
LiteratureCf. Williams, D., Late Saxon Stirrup-Strap Mounts, York, 1997, items 290 & 306, for type.
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LOT 1791
Anglo-Scandinavian Viking Bronze Stirrup Apex Mount Collection
Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
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Pre-Viking Heavy Silver-Gilt Belt Mount Set
5th-7th century A.D.Estimate: £3,000 - 4,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,500
Comprising: four cruciform mounts, each domed with reserved silver niello-filled interlaced cross on a billeted parcel-gilt field, mounting hole to each end, some with studs; T-shaped mount with reserved loops and bars on a billeted parcel-gilt field, loops above the vertical shank and fixing pin to angle; similar mount with ferrous remains to the hinge. 74 grams total, 41-49 mm
European art market. Acquired in Münich in 2012. European private collection. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12289-222348. -
Viking Age Silver Belt Mount Group
9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Each U-shaped in section with bulbous finial, flute and flared terminal at upper end with notch detailing. 7.43 grams total, 43 mm each
Acquired on the UK art market before 2000. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. -
Viking Age Silver Bracelet
10th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,470
With round-section shank and two large curved flange finials, each with herringbone detailing. 22.8 grams, 61 mm
UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. Private collection, London, UK.
