Loading, please wait...

Viking Age Bronze Hinged Horse Harness Pendant Viking Age Bronze Hinged Horse Harness Pendant Viking Age Bronze Hinged Horse Harness Pendant
Use mousewheel to zoom in and out, click to enlarge
Details

LOT 1698

Viking Age Bronze Hinged Horse Harness Pendant

8TH-10TH CENTURY A.D.

3 1/2 in. (36 grams, 90 mm).

Comprising: triangular attachment plate with rivet-holes at the upper corners, Y-shaped motif in a beaded border, lateral scrolls; articulating joint connecting to a tongue-shaped bifacial pendant with ribbed bulb and scrollwork. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From the private collection of a London gentleman, from his grandfather's collection formed before the early 1970s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

CONDITION
VETTING:

TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process


AUCTIONS:

TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.

Live Bidding

LOT 1698

Viking Age Bronze Hinged Horse Harness Pendant

Sold for (Inc. bp): £104

Print page

RELATED LOTS
  • Viking Bronze Decorated Arm Bangle
    Viking Bronze Decorated Arm Bangle
    9th-11th century A.D. or later

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £572

    Comprising a substantial D-section coil with lines of punched decoration to the median facet and knotwork bands at the upper and lower sections. 261 grams, 80 mm



    Acquired in the 1980s. Ex Mayfair gallery, London, UK. Private collection, London, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

    Lot Details

  • Viking Bronze Pendant Collection
    Viking Bronze Pendant Collection
    Early 9th-11th century A.D.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £312

    Including a zoomorphic mount with pierced feet and suspension loop, and other items. 38.3 grams total, 31-46 mm



    Acquired on the London art market, 1990s. Private collection, London. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

    Lot Details

  • Viking Bronze Weight Group
    Viking Bronze Weight Group
    9th-11th century A.D.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £39

    Barrel-shaped and domed types with flat faces, irregular forms and damage. 110 grams total, 15-23 mm



    Private collection formed in Europe in the 1980s. Westminster collection, central London, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

    Lot Details

Stay up-to-date with the latest from TimeLine Auctions by joining our mailing list