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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 Bronze Openwork Beast Mount
9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £176
Formed as an advancing beast with looped tail, its prey between forepaw and chin a bird with curved beak forming a cranked pin; annular eye to the beast and ribbed panel to the bird; discoid stud to the reverse. 27 grams, 67 mm
Found Winterton, Humberside, UK, in 1981. -
Viking Age Bronze Torc-Shaped Brooch with Beast Heads
Circa 9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Of annular form with round cross-section, stylised animal-headed terminals and tapered pin. 2.85 grams, 29 mm
Acquired late 1980s-early 1990s. Ex private collection, Nottinghamshire, UK. Acquired on the UK art market in 2012. Property of a Kent lady collector. -
Viking Age Silver-Gilt Pendant
9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
With ovoid body, integral suspension loop, hexagonal filigree motif embellished with pellets. 8.13 grams, 36 mm
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
