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Viking Age Bronze Equal-Arm Brooch Viking Age Bronze Equal-Arm Brooch Viking Age Bronze Equal-Arm Brooch
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LOT 1273

Viking Age Bronze Equal-Arm Brooch

9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.

3 1/8 in. (49 grams, 81 mm).

With projecting central boss studded with pellets, shaped arms also adorned with projecting knops; remains of pin lug and catchplate to reverse. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.

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LOT 1273

Viking Age Bronze Equal-Arm Brooch

Sold for (Inc. bp): £33

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