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LOT 0346
Large Viking Age Silver Filigree Lunate Pendant
9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/4 in. (7.22 grams, 45 mm).
Decorated with filigree wire borders and a granulated field, truncated conical bosses also adorned with granules, granules forming lozenges to the tubular suspension loop. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
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LOT 0346
Large Viking Age Silver Filigree Lunate Pendant
Sold for (Inc. bp): £845
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Large Viking Age Silver Filigree Lunate Pendant
9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £845
Decorated with filigree wire borders and a granulated field, truncated conical bosses also adorned with granules, granules forming lozenges to the tubular suspension loop. 7.22 grams, 45 mm
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s. -
Viking Age Bronze Dragon Strap End Collection
9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Each with an openwork entwined beast; two rivets to one, a pierced mounting arm to the other. 25.5 grams total, 43-61 mm
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s. -
Viking Age Gold 'Elf Shot' Pendant
9th-10th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £624
Formed as a gold cap with rounded claws, set with polished glass gem; integral suspension loop with a later jump ring. 0.64 grams, 21 mm
From a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s.
This amulet was believed to offer protection against 'Elfshot'. The attack of elves was believed responsible for mysterious suffering in men and livestock. 'Elfshot' described sudden shooting pains localised to a particular area of the body, such as in rheumatism, arthritis or muscle stitches or cramps. Elves were thought to shoot darts or arrows where such pains had no obvious external cause. Belief in elfshot persisted into the 20th century in rural areas, and as proof country folk would sometimes find small arrowheads (the remains of Neolithic or Mesolithic flints, or naturally-occurring spear-shaped stones) that were believed to be the magical weapons that caused the afflictions. Belief in elfshot began in the Pagan Germanic period.
