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LOT 1577
Viking Age Bronze 'Great Beast' Horse Figure
CIRCA 9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
2 1/4 in. (30 grams, 59 mm).
Hollow-formed finial in the shape of a stylised horse with scrolled tail, arcading to the mane, applied strap and pellet harness detailing. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a London gentleman, from his grandfather's collection formed before the early 1970s.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.12078-213598.
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Comprising: two elliptical bronze tortoise brooches, each domed with raised ornament of four Borre-style faces with pellet eyes to the centre of a panel of body parts and hatching with two more faces to the narrow ends, wide flange, catchplate, pin-hinge and pendant attachment bar to the reverse; equal-arm brooch with two trapezoidal arms, each with raised Borre-Style geometric ornament, masks to the ends and central domed panel, lugs for the pin to the reverse, pierced lug to accept the chain; short chains of double-links. 280 grams total, 7.2 - 50.5 cm
From the private collection of a London gentleman, from his grandfather's collection formed before the early 1970s. -
Viking Age Scandinavian Gold Filigree Pendant with Interlace Motif
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Disc with integral loop secured at the reverse; obverse with applied filigree and granulation forming dense zoomorphic forms; three radiating cat-head images to the centre. 7.24 grams, 42 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 a search certificate number no.12135-217412. -
Viking Age Gold Twisted Wire Terminal Ring
Circa 9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £326
Irregular hoop with ends coiled about the shank. 2.11 grams, 21.95 mm overall, 19.16 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13)
Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970s.