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LOT 1449
Viking Age Bronze Key with Quatrefoil-Shaped Handle
9TH-13TH CENTURY A.D.
3 in. (15.3 grams, 77 mm).
In openwork, circular lugs to the bow and stem, cruciform and circular motifs to the bit. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
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Viking Bronze Zoomorphic Strap End
9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Comprising an openwork body depicting rearing beasts fighting, pierced mounting lug. 17.2 grams, 50 mm
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s. -
Viking Age Silver Decorated Penannular Brooch
12th century A.D.Estimate: £500 - 700 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
Featuring domed terminals with apex granules and dense interlace and pellet decoration in relief, punched decoration to the free-running pin head. 14.4 grams, 46 mm
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
Penannular brooches with facetted terminals were part of the famous Kostivere hoard, found in Estonia, deposited in around 1220-1230 during the wars of Estonians against the Germans and Danes. The annular brooches with animal ornament in Urnes style were considered by the archaeologists definitely Scandinavian, more specifically from Gotland. -
Viking Age Bronze Teardrop Pendant Weight
10th-12th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Of piriform shape with collar and loop above, scrolled tendril motifs to each face; Baltic. 23.6 grams, 38 mm
Acquired on the German art market before 2000. From an old Munich collection.
