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LOT 1409
Viking Age Bronze Bracelet with Hatched Panels
9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
2 3/4 in. (70 grams, 70 mm wide).
Formed as a penannular hoop and carinated outer face with expanded terminals. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
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LOT 1409
Viking Age Bronze Bracelet with Hatched Panels
Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
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Scandinavian Viking Silver Gripping Beast Pendant
Late 10th-early 11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £585
Of Riddarholmen type (also widespread in the historical Rus region), with integral loop; the openwork plaque with banded border and four panels, internal stylised zoomorph with hatched panel to the hip, gripping three-fingered hands to the body and border, two detailed feet, clearly visible facing mask below the loop with pellet eyes. 4.7 grams, 32 mm
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s. -
Viking Age Silver Decorated Penannular Brooch
12th century A.D.Estimate: £500 - 700 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
Featuring domed terminals with apex granules and dense interlace and pellet decoration in relief, punched decoration to the free-running pin head. 14.4 grams, 46 mm
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
Penannular brooches with facetted terminals were part of the famous Kostivere hoard, found in Estonia, deposited in around 1220-1230 during the wars of Estonians against the Germans and Danes. The annular brooches with animal ornament in Urnes style were considered by the archaeologists definitely Scandinavian, more specifically from Gotland. -
Viking Age Silver Axe Pendant
9th-12th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £117
The free-running, wedge-shaped pendant displaying repoussé pellets; slender ring with overlapping terminals, each forming a coiled sleeve around the opposite arm. 2.49 grams, 53 mm
Acquired on the EU art market around 2000. From the collection of a North American gentleman.
