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LOT 1608
Anglo-Scandinavian Viking 'Essex' Bronze Dragon's Head Strap End
CIRCA 11TH CENTURY A.D.
1 5/8 in. (6.7 grams, 42 mm).
With broad triangular plate split transversely for attachment and beast-head finial with scooped muzzle. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Essex, UK.
Property of an Essex collector.
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LOT 1608
Anglo-Scandinavian Viking 'Essex' Bronze Dragon's Head Strap End
Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
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Viking Age Scandinavian Gold Filigree Pendant with Interlace Motif
Circa 9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7,150
Disc with integral loop secured at the reverse; obverse with applied filigree and granulation forming dense zoomorphic forms; three radiating cat-head images to the centre. 7.24 grams, 42 mm
Private collection formed in Europe in the 1980s. Westminster collection, central London, UK. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12135-217412. -
Anglo-Scandinavian Viking Bronze Stirrup Apex Mount Group
11th century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
Comprising: a tongue-shaped mount of Williams's Class A Type II with pierced trefoil final, high-relief wolf in profile with head raised, two rivet-holes to the base and narrow ledge to the reverse; a triangular mount of Williams' Class A Type 14 with three radiating arms at the apex and rivet-hole between, low-relief chevron to the plaque, angled ledge to the lower edge with median rivet-hole. 43.3 grams total, 49-53 mm
Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s. From an East Anglian private collection. -
Viking Period Twister Silver Brooch with Pendant
9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Comprising a twisted penannular body with scrolled finials and a free-running tapering pin. 3.03 grams, 35 mm
UK private collection before 2000. On the UK art market. Property of a London gentleman.
