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LOT 1327
Viking Age Bronze Dragon Strap End Collection
9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/4 - 2 3/8 in. (25.5 grams total, 43-61 mm).
Each with an openwork entwined beast; two rivets to one, a pierced mounting arm to the other. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
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LOT 1327
Viking Age Bronze Dragon Strap End Collection
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
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Large Viking Age Bronze Penannular Brooch Group
9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Each with animal head terminals and geometric decoration, one with free-running tongue. 21 grams total, 42-44 mm
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s. -
Viking Age Silver-Gilt Filigree Pendant with Conjoined Ravens
9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £5,460
The upper face decorated with a two-headed filigree raven, raised ropework border, suspension loop with pyramids of granules continuing onto the reverse. 6.26 grams, 42 mm
Private collection formed in Europe in the 1980s. Westminster collection, central London, UK. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.203746.
Pairs of ravens were considered auspicious in medieval Scandinavian society. In pre-Christian times, two such birds were the informants of the god Odin, who relayed news of the deeds of men. They were also carrion birds, frequenting battlefields to feast on the bodies of fallen warriors. -
Viking Age Fire Steel with Bronze Jellinge Dragon Handle
10th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £650
Comprising a bronze body with engraved pair of Jellinge-style beasts on both sides, inserted iron part to the underside; attachment loop to the top. 31.4 grams, 52 mm
Acquired 1980-2000. Ex property of an American collector.
