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LOT 1542
Viking Age Bronze Penannular Brooch with Cabochons
8TH-12TH CENTURY A.D.
2 3/4 in. (19.8 grams, 70 mm).
Retaining a section of the brooch's free-running tongue; discoid terminals set with blue and purple opaque glass inlays. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market.
Property of a Ruislip, UK, gentleman, by inheritance.
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Viking Age Bronze Geometric Bracelet
8th-12th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,430
Featuring shallow engraved motifs and raised pellets and faux ropework, the penannular body tapering towards the terminals. 153 grams, 73 mm
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
In the Malmsmyr hoard five moulded silver armlets were found with similar decoration: deep furrows in zig-zag pattern, perforated dots and a striped central trim. The inner sides are smooth, but four of the armlets have a stamp decoration of dots in a cross shape; on two armlets this is in combination with diamond shapes. -
Viking Age Bronze Apothecary Spoon with Bound Loki
Circa 10th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
The miniature oval-shaped bowl and tapering stem terminating in a trapezoidal panel displaying the god Loki standing facing, hands raised above the head, within a ropework border; two mounting rivets to the reverse. 4.3 grams, 41 mm
From the private collection of a London gentleman, from his grandfather's collection formed before the early 1970s.
Loki was the Norse god of mischief, trickery and deception. -
Viking Age Decorated Ring
9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Composed of a curved ellipsoidal bezel and overlapping hoop arms, bezel with geometric decoration. 5.06 grams, 24.09 mm overall, 19.73 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T, USA 9 1/2, Europe 21.26, Japan 20)
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
