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LOT 1348
Viking Age Bronze Implement Pendant
9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
3 1/2 in. (16.6 grams, 88 mm).
With short chain of doubled links, plaque with high-relief tendril design, bird-head finial and hook to the reverse; part of a female chatelaine assemblage. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
LiteratureCf. Sedov, B.B., Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, pl.CVIII, for similar examples.
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Viking Age Gilt Bronze Openwork Roundel with Interlaced Snakes
10th-12th century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
With rilled edge and pierced hub, the field a network of dense interlaced tendrils. 48.9 grams, 70.7 mm
Fine condition.
Acquired 1971-1972. From the collection of the vendor's father. Ex property of a London, UK, collector. -
Viking Age Silver Thor's Hammer Necklace
10th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £6,500
Comprising: an openwork trichinopoly chain with D-section beast-head terminals each with granule and filigree detailing, pierced at the lower end to accept a round-section hoop by two further rings to a hoop with free-running hollow silver Thor's hammer pendant with filigree ornament to the upper face. 116 grams, 76 cm long
Private collection formed in Europe in the 1980s. Westminster collection, central London, UK. Accompanied by a specialist metal analysis report. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11896-203749. -
Viking Age Silver Earring with Bead
9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
The carinated silver hoop with one flattened and pierced terminal and one coiled; free-running gold-in-glass bead. 0.97 grams, 17 mm
Private collection formed in Europe in the 1980s. Westminster collection, central London, UK.
