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LOT 1374
Large Viking Age Openwork Bronze Pendant
9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
4 1/4 in. (56 grams, 11 cm).
Of semi-circular form with geometric design; occluded suspension loop. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
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Viking Elaborate Silver-Gilt Trefoil Brooch
9th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,900
The three arms with rounded terminals and domed outer face; the filigree interlace motif embellished with granulations and larger pellets, highly stylised dragonesque heads with slanted eyes and curled moustaches facing outwards from the end of each arm; reverse slightly concave, featuring a pin lug and catchplate, together with two articulate suspension loops. 17.3 grams, 58 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 search certificate no.11894-206847. -
Viking Bronze Stirrup Mount
10th-11th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £40
Trilobate apex terminal with rivet hole, geometric ornament below in relief, shallow ledge to lower edge. 30.4 grams, 52 mm
Acquired early 1990s. From an East Anglian private collection. -
Viking Age Bronze Pendant Pair
9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
Composed of openwork geometric plaques each with lateral scrolls, a beaded bifurcated median column, curled tendrils and a loop at the lower end to support a separate dangle. 30.7 grams total, 51-52 mm
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
