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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 Age Fire Steel with Bronze Jellinge Dragon Handle
10th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £650
Comprising a bronze body with engraved pair of Jellinge-style beasts on both sides, inserted iron part to the underside; attachment loop to the top. 31.4 grams, 52 mm
Acquired 1980-2000. Ex property of an American collector. -
Viking Silver-Gilt Pendant with Odin Gripping Two Ravens
9th-10th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £293
Border enclosing a low-relief image of a male facing mask between two birds embraced at the necks; with integral loop. 2.8 grams, 20 mm
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s. -
Scandinavian Viking Gilt Bronze Tortoise Brooch
9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £5,720
Of Type P 51 B4 (Jansson 1984b); double-shelled with detached openwork zoomorphic top shell studded with five projecting bosses, alternating chased zoomorphic and geometric panels below; flange rim with ornamental shaping; concave underside with pin-lugs and catchplate. 153 grams, 10.7 cm
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.200460.
