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LOT 1712
Scandinavian Viking Silver Earring
CIRCA 9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (2.65 grams, 22 mm).
Comprising a hinged loop and hollow-formed crescent with granulated edges, hatched detailing. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a Buckinghamshire, UK, collection established from the earlier 1960s.
LiteratureCf. Makarov, N.A. (ed.), Rus v IX-X Vekach: Archeologicheskaya Panorama Moscow, 2012, p.332, items 5-8, for type.
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Viking Age Silver Earring Group
Circa 8th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Each a wire hoop with hook-and-eye fastening, ends wrapped round the shank. 2.14 grams total, 19-20 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Viking Age Silver Belt Stiffeners
9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
Group of three mounts each with scalloped lateral edges, carinated section, everted ends; two mounting pegs to reverse. 29.2 grams total, 43-45 mm
Acquired on the UK art market before 2000. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. -
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Viking Age Silver Decorated Ring
Circa 9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
With a slightly domed hoop expanding at the bezel, tapering ends butted to the reverse; decorated with punched pellets and other detailing. 9.4 grams, 24.13 mm overall, 19.6 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S 1/2, USA 9 1/4, Europe 20.63, Japan 19)
From the private collection of a London gentleman, from his grandfather's collection formed before the early 1970s.
