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LOT 1458
Viking Age Bronze Coiled Ring
9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (5.16 grams, 24.30 mm overall, 19.78 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9, Europe 20, Japan 19)).
Composed of an expanded bezel decorated with shallow engraved zigzags arranged into lozenges, the arms tapering to slender coils. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
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Viking Age Bronze Bracelet with Interlaced Design
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With vertical bands and beast-head finials, high-relief braid detailing. 40.9 grams, 79 mm
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
The bracelet finds comparison with those of the Proto-Baltic Finnic Culture. In the Pre-Viking and Viking ages, later forms of this bracelet type were used in Baltic lands mainly in north-western Estonia, Virumaa, Järvamaa, and northern Tartumaa. The latest bracelets of this type, from the 9th century, display a longitudinal groove on their terminals. All bracelets with thickening terminals have been usually found in burials, hoards, or as stray finds. -
Viking Age Bronze Raven's Beak Pendant
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Acquired before 1990. Ex property of a professional collector. -
Viking Age Bronze Artefact Collection
6th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
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. 34.4 grams total, 34-46 mm
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
