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LOT 1231
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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Viking Age Decorated Silver Penannular Brooch
12th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £468
Displaying facetted terminals displaying punched circlets, pelletted triangles and faux ropework to the body and faux ropework to the articulate pin head. 21.9 grams, 39 mm wide
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 ornaments in Urnes style were considered by the archaeologists definitely Scandinavian, more specifically from Gotland. -
Viking Age Gold Ring with Wire
8th-10th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £442
Round-section shank with butted joint and tightly-coiled wire sleeve. 308 grams, 20.72 mm overall, 16.11 mm internal diameter (approximate size UK K 1/2, USA 5 1/2, Europe 10.58, Japan 10)
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Viking Age Bronze and Crystal Pendant with Beast's Head
Circa 10th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £910
With fusiform hexagonal-section crystal bead modified for use as a pendant with the addition of a bronze collar bearing stamped 'bowtie' motifs attached to two lateral straps converging at the end to form a knotted and looped bail; finial formed as a beast-head with raised snout and piriform eyes, shallow flange ears, slanted muzzle; thick bronze wire suspension loop with ends twisted around the shank. 42.01 grams, 83 mm high
Private collection formed in Europe in the 1980s. Westminster collection, central London, UK.
