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LOT 1518
Viking Age Bronze Mount Collection
6TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 - 1 3/4 in. (30 grams total, 20-46 mm).
Comprising an openwork floral example with domed face; one with T-shaped top and scrolling ornament; stylised face from a cruciform brooch, likely the English equivalent of Thor; openwork lunate pendant with suspension loop. [4, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
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Viking Bronze Stirrup Mount Collection
Circa 10th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Comprising: one mount accompanied by a Portable Antiquities Scheme record, the mount of Anglo-Scandinavian type of Williams' Class A Type 11, triangular in plan with rivet hole to apex displaying a rampant beast two occluded rivet holes below, lip to reverse; a lozengiform type with pellet ornament; a second howling beast type with occluded lower rivet holes and absent apex. 49.3 grams, 32-43 mm
Found Berkshire, UK. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.BERK-6F9608. -
Viking Age Iron Key
9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Latchlifter type with balustered shank, pierced lozengiform lug, square bit with intricate pierced design; traces of linear ornament to the shank. 49 grams, 13 cm
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s. -
Viking Age Silver Ring with Scrolls
Circa 10th-12th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £468
Lozengiform bezel with stud to each angle, incised hatched design. 2.32 grams, 22.68 mm overall, 19.91 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S 1/2 , USA 9 1/4, Europe 20.63, Japan 19)
Acquired 1970s. From the private collection of a Northern Ireland gentleman. Ex private Merseyside, UK, collection.
