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LOT 1352
Viking Age Bronze Bird Mount
9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
1 7/8 in. (20.3 grams, 48 mm).
Formed standing left with wings spread, stylised feather and anatomical detailing. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
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Large Viking Age Bronze Penannular Brooch Group
9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
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From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s. -
Viking Age Bronze Bracelet with Rope Design
8th-10th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Composed of a child-sized penannular hoop with tapering terminals and expanded central section. 93 grams, 66 mm
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s. -
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'The Tenby' Hiberno-Norse Viking Penannular Brooch
8th-9th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,640
Comprising a round-section crescent with flared ends terminating in two curved spatulate flat panels, each with a ropework border surrounding a two-band knotwork motif; cleaned and conserved. 10.55 grams, 62 mm wide
Fine condition, cleaned and conserved.
Found whilst searching with a metal detector on a beach, probably having been washed out of a Viking burial from an overlooking cliff near Tenby, Pembrokeshire, UK, on Thursday 7th April 2016 by Kelvin Maddocks. Recorded with the Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) with reference number NMGW-DA579E. Accompanied by a copy of the PAS report including a museum drawing of the object, a copy of report number NMWPA 2016.43 sent to the finder. Accompanied by copies of the relevant Treasure Hunting Magazine pages where it has been published.
