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LOT 1301
Viking Age Bronze Equal-Arm Brooch
9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
3 1/4 in. (37 grams, 84 mm).
Displaying a central boss with cruciform design, the arms with openwork beast heads. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
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Viking Age Gold Repousse Animal Bead
Circa 10th century A.D.Estimate: £120 - 170 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £60
Of spacer type, formed as a stylised horse head with two piercings for placement between two tiers of beads. 0.41 grams, 17 mm
Acquired 1970-2010. From the collection of a late Japanese gentleman. -
Viking Age Bronze Beast-Head Staff Terminal
9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Comprising a hollow socket with iron rod inserted, terminal formed as a beast-head with open jaws, lobed snout, canine teeth prominent, ribbed brow and bulbous eyes, D-shaped ears to the rear. 41.7 grams, 58 mm
Acquired in the 1990s. Ex property of a German collector. -
Viking Bronze Strap End with Beast Facing Back
9th-10th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
Tongue-shaped with pelletted border enclosing an openwork mesh of tendrils and advancing beast with head reversed; flat attachment panel with ferrous remains of two rivets. 16 grams, 52 mm
Fine condition.
Found whilst searching with a metal detector on 10th February 2019 in Brigstock, East Northamptonshire, UK, by Scott Marshman. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.BH-56D411.
