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LOT 1032
Viking Age Bronze Jellinge Sword Scabbard Chape
10TH CENTURY A.D.
2 in. (14.7 grams, 52 mm).
Plate with lip to the outer curved edges, knop to the centre of the bow and spurs to the angles; low-relief design of interlaced foliage within a braided band; lateral mounting holes, three studs to the reverse. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
LiteratureCf. Paulsen, P., Schwertortbänder der Wikingerzeit, Stuttgart, 1953, item 207, for type.
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Volga Silver-Gilt Sword Belt Mount Group
11th-12th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
Comprising: two matching ogival plates with pellet borders; a trefoil plate with border of radiating lines framing three concentric circle and oval motifs; a plate with five lobes decorated with dashed lines and six concentric oval motifs at the centre; ogival plate with scalloped border, trefoil motif at centre; ogival plate with pellet border divided into three 'petals' by larger single pellets, scrolling vegetal motif; a floral style plate composed of discoid dimples; irregular hexagonal plate, the shape repeated at the centre, pellet border; trilobate plate with three single pellets to the perimeter and pellet border; ogival plate with expanded waist, raised 'wings' and rounded lozenge against a background of radiating lines; nine with three attachment lugs to reverse, one with two lugs. 31.8 grams total, 17-26 mm
Fine condition.
Acquired in the 1980s-1990s. Ex an important central London gallery, London W1.
The belt fittings find various comparisons with non-ferrous belt appliqués found in the territories of the Volga Bulgars, like specimens from the Semenovsky village. These items were parts of long warrior belts, the leather surfaces decorated all over with such bronze and silver appliqués. Symbols of ranks and elite warrior aristocracy, these belts also served a utilitarian purpose of suspending weapons such as a bow, quiver or a sabre. -
Western Asiatic Copper Flat Axehead
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
Curved cutting edge and tongue-shaped mounting blade to the rear. 180 grams, 18.1 cm
English collection, 1990s. Ex North London gallery. -
Mughal Dagger with Bone Handle
18th-19th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
The blade with a gently curved profile; handle formed as a horse's hoof with bone scales. 399 grams, 60 cm long
Acquired by the vendors father on the UK art market, before 1990.
