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LOT 1452
Anglo-Scandinavian Viking Bronze Stirrup Terminal with Beast Head
9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
2 in. (9.07 grams, 50 mm).
Formed as a leaping beast with fully extended front legs, the paws formed as mounting lugs, stylised detailing to the animal's head in relief. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Hampshire, UK.
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LOT 1452
Anglo-Scandinavian Viking Bronze Stirrup Terminal with Beast Head
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
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Ex property of a Dutch collector before 2014. From the collection of a North American gentleman
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Viking Age Bronze Borre-Style Tortoise Brooch
9th-10th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £468
Composed of a domed elliptical body with flange, four Borre-style faces with pellet eyes to the centre of a panel of body parts and hatching with two more faces to the narrow ends. 63 grams, 77 mm
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s. -
Viking Age Bronze Openwork Ring
9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
With expanded and pelletted bezel, tapering arms overlapping at the hoop base with shallow engraved motifs. 3.23 grams, 22.11 mm overall, 19.13 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18)
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
