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LOT 1424
Viking Age Bronze Figure
8TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/8 in. (5.6 grams, 34 mm).
Representing a person with simple facial detailing and pierced hand, slightly domed. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
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Viking Age Bronze Openwork Ring
9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
With expanded and pelletted bezel, tapering arms overlapping at the hoop base with shallow engraved motifs. 3.23 grams, 22.11 mm overall, 19.13 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18)
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s. -
Viking Elaborate Silver-Gilt Trefoil Brooch
9th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,900
The three arms with rounded terminals and domed outer face; the filigree interlace motif embellished with granulations and larger pellets, highly stylised dragonesque heads with slanted eyes and curled moustaches facing outwards from the end of each arm; reverse slightly concave, featuring a pin lug and catchplate, together with two articulate suspension loops. 17.3 grams, 58 mm
Private collection formed in Europe in the 1980s. Westminster collection, central London, UK. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11894-206847. -
Viking Age Silver-Gilt Twisted Ring
9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £546
Composed of a round-section hoop which tapers towards the hoop base, forming coiled wire sleeves, the bezel decoratively twisted and entwined with segmented strands of silver wire. 8.53 grams, 28.10 mm overall, 19.70 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T 1/2, USA 9 3/4, Europe 21.89, Japan 21)
Private collection formed in Europe in the 1980s. Westminster collection, central London, UK.
