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LOT 1342
Viking Age Bronze Artefact Collection
6TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/8 - 1 7/8 in. (34.4 grams total, 34-46 mm).
Comprising a gilt equal-arm brooch with chased faces, remains of pin-lug and catchplate to reverse; Norman dagger chape formed as opposed beasts; quatrefoil mount with domed ovals at the centre of to beast heads. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
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Viking Age Bronze Coiled Ring
9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Comprising six round-section tiers, the terminals tapering to a point. 21.09 grams, 25.19 mm overall, 18.36 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s. -
Viking Iron Bearded Axehead
10th-12th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £247
The socket with a sub-triangular cross-section, bearded cheek and convex cutting edge. 833 grams, 17 cm
From the private collection of a London gentleman, from his grandfather's collection formed before the early 1970s. -
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.
