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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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Large Viking Age Bronze Decorated Penannular Brooch
9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Comprising facetted terminals and free-running tongue, decorated with three zones of geometric motifs, incised bands to the pin head. 160 grams, 10.2 cm wide
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s. -
Viking Age Bronze Bell with Opposed Horse Heads
9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Composed of a conoid body, gusseted neck and addorsed horseheads to finial; pierced for suspension; clapper absent. 18.5 grams, 44 mm
London art market before 2000. Property of an Essex gentleman. -
Viking Age Silver-Gilt Pendant with Face
9th-10th century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
Displaying scroll decoration to the centre, a bearded male face to the rim, later silver attachment loop; remains of gilding to the centre. 3.2 grams, 21 mm
From the family collection of a London gentleman; formed in the late 1940s-1950s; thence by descent.
