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LOT 1459
Viking Age Bronze Shield Mount
9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/2 in. (12.5 grams, 40 mm).
Raised conical boss to centre, four radiating trefoil-shaped pierced mounting lugs. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired in the 1970s.
Ex property of a UK gentleman.
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Viking Age Bronze Ring with Tremello Design
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The tapering arms coiled at the hoop base. 2.01 grams, 23.33 mm overall, 17.63 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)
London art market before 2000. Property of an Essex gentleman. -
Viking Age Gold Elf Shot Pendant
9th-10th century A.D. or earlierEstimate: £250 - 350 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £125
Featuring a blue glass cabochon set in a scalloped gold cap; free-running suspension loop. 1.08 grams, 22 mm
Acquired 1970-2010. Collection of a late Japanese gentleman. -
Viking Age Iron Pin with Bronze Horse Head Finial
9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
Composed of a tapering pin, beast head neck and polygonal head engraved with a boat occupied by a central figure and two horse's heads facing outwards; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 70 grams total, 13 cm high including stand
Ex private UK collection formed in the 1980s. Property of an East Sussex, UK, teacher.
A similar design can be seen on the Tjonehoj brooch, Denmark.
