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LOT 1784
Viking Age Bronze Coiled Ring Pair
11TH-13TH CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (14.5 grams total, 23 mm each).
Each a narrow plaque with rod extension coiled to form a finger ring. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the European art market since the early 2000s.
From the private Northern Ireland collection of R.M.
Cf. Griciuviene, E., Seliai. The Selonians, Vilnius, 2007, item 702, for type.
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9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Comprising: a silver omega-shaped roundel with applied granule clusters; penannular brooch with scrolled finials and pin looped around the shank. 11.4 grams total, 24-41 mm
UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a London gentleman. -
Viking Age Bronze Coiled Ring Group
11th-13th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Comprising: plain rod coiled to form a finger ring; penannular hoop with coiled rod extensions; Baltic types. 31 grams total, 22-25 mm
Acquired on the European art market since the early 2000s. From the private Northern Ireland collection of R.M. -
Viking Age Gold Twisted Bangle
Circa 9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £11,700
Formed as two round-section rods twisted around each other and curved into a bracelet, the narrow ends coiled about the shank. 59.83 grams, 67 mm
Acquired in London, 1985. Private collection, London. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12436-226869.