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LOT 1783
Anglo-Scandinavian Viking Bronze Stirrup Apex Mount with Diagonal Cross
11TH CENTURY A.D.
1 5/8 in. (22.6 grams, 43.2 mm).
Lozenge-shaped with gusseted lattice and raised pellets to the body, pierced lobe above to accept a ferrous rivet, ledge to reverse. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound whilst searching with a metal detector near Willingham, South Cambridgeshire, UK, on Sunday 1st September 2024.
Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.SF-0A3B9D.
Cf. Williams, D., Late Saxon Stirrup-Strap Mounts, York, 1997, item 290, for type.
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LOT 1783
Anglo-Scandinavian Viking Bronze Stirrup Apex Mount with Diagonal Cross
Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
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Viking Period Bronze Pendant with Duck-Foot Dangles
Circa 8th-10th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Circular plaque with seven loops and another at the apex, the lower five loops each with 'duck-foot' type dangle; Finno-Ugric type. 24.8 grams, 70 mm
UK gallery, early 2000s. -
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Viking Age Silver Strap End Group
9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Each a waisted tongue-shaped plaque with openwork detailing to the obverse, incised vegetation. 14 grams total, 44-48 mm
Acquired on the UK art market before 2000. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. -
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.
