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LOT 1442
Viking Age Bronze Pendant Collection
9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
1 - 1 1/2 in. (35 grams total, 24-39 mm).
Comprising: openwork cruciform, knot and regardant beast motifs, together with a discoid pendant with raised scrolled crescents, a vegetal design and sun whorl; each with suspension loop. [6, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
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Viking Rus Gilt Brooch with Floral Motif
11th-12th century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £60
Square in plan with a convex underside and domed upper face, decorated with symmetrical scrolling vegetation in raised relief; pin lug and catchplate to reverse. 19.08 grams, 33 mm
Fine condition.
Acquired in the 1980s-1990s. Ex an important central London gallery, London W1.
These kind of appliques were used for belts, harnesses, quivers, saddles and various other Rus and Steppe warrior fittings. -
Viking Age Silver-Gilt Disc Brooch with Entwined Heads
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Domed brooch with gilding to the obverse, raised design of four bird-heads with billets to the neck, enmeshed beaks and other parts, pellet eyes; chamfered rim; reverse with catch, pin-lugs and loop for attachment of a chain. 25.6 grams, 45 mm
Private collection formed in Europe in the 1980s. Westminster collection, central London, UK. -
Viking Age Silver Disc Pendant with Cross and Trefoil Ends
9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
Formed using repoussé technique, punched squares tracing the outlines of the cross and central lozenge; possibly later applied suspension loop. 2.17 grams, 38 mm
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.