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LOT 1755
Large Viking Age Bronze Tortoise Brooch Pair
9TH-10TH CENTURY A.D.
4 1/4 - 4 1/2 in. (218 grams total, 10.8-11.5 cm).
Comprising: two elliptical tortoise brooches, each a domed openwork shell with raised ornament of five bell-shaped studs and four Borre Style beasts; frieze of profile beasts to the lower edge and flange rim; catchplate, pin-hinge and pendant attachment bar to the reverse with mineralised remains of textile backing; repaired. [2]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a London gentleman, from his grandfather's collection formed before the early 1970s.
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LOT 1755
Large Viking Age Bronze Tortoise Brooch Pair
Sold for (Inc. bp): £910
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Anglo-Scandinavian Viking Bronze Cross-Shaped Strap End
10th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
With split shank and securing pin, trefoil end with saltire of segmented bands; Thomas's Class H. 16.2 grams, 61 mm
Found near Little Barningham, Norfolk, UK. From an old private collection of Norfolk, UK, gentleman, formed since 1998. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.NMS-784304. -
Viking Age Bronze Purse Bar with Zoomorphic Terminals
9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £598
D-section bar with fan-shaped hatched flanges at the centre flanking the socket; six ribbed knops to the outer face, beast-head finials; one attachment pin to the underside. 54 grams, 15.5 cm
From a North Yorkshire, UK, private collection. Acquired from Adam Partridge Auctioneers, Macclesfield, UK. Property of Mr A.B., an American collector. -
Viking Age Finno-Ugrian Socketted Axe Head
10th-13th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
A Finno-Ugrian or Baltic hand-forged iron axehead with triangular-section narrow blade widening to a broad bevelled edge with square chin and spur to the rear, socket with flanges to the rear. 694 grams, 14.2 cm
From the private collection of a London gentleman, from his grandfather's collection formed before the early 1970s.
During the mid 13th century, the axes were favourited by Baltic people. For instance, the Curonian army included lightly armed soldiers who fought with spears, shields, fighting knives and axes. A heavily armed soldier could also carry a sword, a helmet, a shield and a wide bladed axe.
