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LOT 1463
Viking Age Bronze Ring with Tremello Design
9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (2.01 grams, 23.33 mm overall, 17.63 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)).
The tapering arms coiled at the hoop base. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceLondon art market before 2000.
Property of an Essex gentleman.
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Viking Age Latten Inlaid Iron Key
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Opening Bid: £100
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Viking Age Iron Pin with Bronze Horse Head Finial
9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
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A similar design can be seen on the Tjonehoj brooch, Denmark.
