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LOT 1348
Viking Age Bronze Pendant Collection
CIRCA 10TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/4 - 2 in. (45 grams total, 46-49 mm).
Comprising a trio of openwork pendants, each with a geometric or zoomorphic scheme to one face. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
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Viking Age Silver-Gilt Pendant with Face
9th-10th century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
Displaying scroll decoration to the centre, a bearded male face to the rim, later silver attachment loop; remains of gilding to the centre. 3.2 grams, 21 mm
From the family collection of a London gentleman; formed in the late 1940s-1950s; thence by descent. -
Viking Age Bronze Bird Mount
9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Formed standing left with wings spread, stylised feather and anatomical detailing. 20.3 grams, 48 mm
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s. -
Viking Coiled Bronze Ring
9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Composed of nine tiers of round cross-section coils, the terminals tapering to points. 17.88 grams, 22.14 mm overall, 17.42 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
