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LOT 1426
Anglo-Scandinavian Viking Iron Stirrup
CIRCA 11TH CENTURY A.D.
10 in. (948 grams, 25.5 cm high).
D-shaped stirrup with square-section frame, rectangular footplate with projections to the underside, accretion to the suspension loop at the top. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound whilst searching with a metal detector in Harling, Breckland, Norfolk, on Monday 5th February 2024.
Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.NMS-396237.
Cf. Pedersen, A., Riding Gear from Late Viking Age Denmark, Journal of Danish Archaeology, vol.13 (1996-7), fig.13.
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Viking Age Iron Pattern-Welded Sword with Decorated Hilt and Chape
11th-13th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £9,750
Of Couronian type with straight blade tapering towards the point, shallow, tapering fullers, narrow tang, and boat-shaped lower guard with Jellinge Style decoration with wheel-type decoration to both sides, five-lobed pommel rivetted at the top; accompanied by a scabbard with Jellinge Style interlace decoration. 705 grams, 87.3 cm
From the private collection of a London gentleman, from his grandfather's collection formed before the early 1970s. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12915-245172.
One of the most characteristic and numerous sword types in the early medieval period from the Baltic territory is a special type of a double-edged sword, characteristic of the entire Eastern Baltic region, which is known as the ‘Couronian’ sword, the name given by Latvian archaeologist E. Šturms in his article in 1936, based on the finds from his country. -
British Redcoat Soldier's Ammunition Pouch Reproduction
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Moulded leather with separately made lid and strap with two buckles; crowned brass badge to the flap. 980 grams, 29.5 cm wide
From the private collection of author and historian Dr DeWitt Bailey, one of the global authorities on the confederate army in the US civil war; thence by descent to his grandson. -
Roman 'Crown Type' Sword Hilt Guard
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Ellipsoid in section with central slot to accept the tang; scooped 'cocked hat' profile to the broad faces, with horizontal rounded band to the lower edge. 17.6 grams, 47 mm
Found Tuesday 1st April 2025 in Wenham Parva, Babergh, Suffolk, UK. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.SF-92FBDC.
