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LOT 1324
Carolingian Bronze Belt End with Cabochon
8TH-9TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/4 in. (19.9 grams, 46 mm).
Comprising a tongue-shaped body divided into geometric cells, each with interlace motifs, central polished garnet cabochon, possibly replaced; remains of gilding; remains of mounting lug. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
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Viking Age Silver Lozenge-Shaped Pendant with Cross
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Viking Age Silver Decorated Penannular Brooch
12th century A.D.Estimate: £500 - 700 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
Featuring domed terminals with apex granules and dense interlace and pellet decoration in relief, punched decoration to the free-running pin head. 14.4 grams, 46 mm
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
Penannular brooches with facetted terminals were part of the famous Kostivere hoard, found in Estonia, deposited in around 1220-1230 during the wars of Estonians against the Germans and Danes. The annular brooches with animal ornament in Urnes style were considered by the archaeologists definitely Scandinavian, more specifically from Gotland.
