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LOT 1404
Viking Age Bronze Ceremonial Spoon with Bear's Head and Paws
CIRCA 8TH CENTURY A.D.
2 3/4 in. (12.9 grams, 71 mm).
The oval bowl with gently curved handle formed as a stylised bear in relief, displaying head and paw detailing. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a London gentleman, from his grandfather's collection formed before the early 1970s.
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LOT 1404
Viking Age Bronze Ceremonial Spoon with Bear's Head and Paws
Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
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Scandinavian Viking Bronze Drum Brooch with Interlaced Panels
8th-9th century A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,111
With four raised arms and central knop to the upper face, all with punched ring-and-dot detailing; the outer sidewall with four panels of knotwork, dividing vertical stems with ring-and-dot motif, each with a D-shaped protrusion; the upper face with dense zoomorphic ornament; pin and separate catchplate to the underside with central hole, five studs retaining it to the upper. 71.6 grams total, 45 mm
Fine condition, pin intact, backplate slightly cracked.
UK gallery, acquired in the 2000s. Property of an English gentleman. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11406-192532.
The type is known as a 'drum' brooch or 'box' brooch. They were apparently manufactured on the island of Gotland and all known examples probably have their origin there. Over time, the refinement of the earlier types (such as the present example) is superseded by cruder decoration consisting of dimples or simple dots. -
Viking Age Bronze Raven's Beak Pendant
10th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £624
With domed eye and tendril surround ending in loops, substantial suspension loop to the reverse. 16.8 grams, 55 mm
Acquired before 1990. Ex property of a professional collector. -
Anglo-Scandinavian Viking Bronze Stirrup Terminal with Beast Head
9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Formed as a leaping beast with fully extended front legs, the paws formed as mounting lugs, stylised detailing to the animal's head in relief. 9.07 grams, 50 mm
Found Hampshire, UK.
