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LOT 1268
Large Viking Age Bronze Regardant Beast Pendant
9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
1 7/8 in. (17.2 grams, 47 mm).
Of discoid form with integral suspension loop, design in relief. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
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Viking Bronze Bird Brooch with Cross
10th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £261
The bird in profile with equal-arm cross on its back, linear detail to the wing and tail, lentoid eye, loop below the chest; loop to the reverse. 10.06 grams, 31 mm
Found near Winteringham, Humberside, UK. -
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Viking Age Bronze Ring-Pin Brooch Ring
9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
Of zoomorphic form, featuring large circular eyes; suspension loop to reverse of 'beak'; raised rib clusters to the body. 21.1 grams, 54 mm
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s. -
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Scandinavian Viking Bronze Drum Brooch with Interlaced Panels
8th-9th century A.D.Estimate: £1,500 - 2,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £833
With four raised arms and central knop to the upper face, all with punched ring-and-dot detailing; the outer sidewall with four panels of knotwork, dividing vertical stems with ring-and-dot motif, each with a D-shaped protrusion; the upper face with dense zoomorphic ornament; pin and separate catchplate to the underside with central hole, five studs retaining it to the upper. 71.6 grams total, 45 mm
Fine condition, pin intact, backplate slightly cracked.
UK gallery, acquired in the 2000s. Property of an English gentleman. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11406-192532.
The type is known as a 'drum' brooch or 'box' brooch. They were apparently manufactured on the island of Gotland and all known examples probably have their origin there. Over time, the refinement of the earlier types (such as the present example) is superseded by cruder decoration consisting of dimples or simple dots.
