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LOT 1249
Viking Age Bronze Strap End Collection
9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 - 2 1/8 in. (52.2 grams total, 28-55 mm).
Encompassing a variety of types, including openwork, zoomorphic and vegetal designs. [6, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
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Viking Age Bronze Decorated Bracelet
9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
Of penannular form, vertical grooves and snaking lines to the bezel, tapering arms with ornamental notching and punched ring-and-dot clusters to the terminals. 36.1 grams, 69 mm
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s. -
Viking Age Bronze Sword Scabbard Chape
9th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £267
With tongue-shaped body and scalloped upper edges, bifacial Oseberg Style openwork design, faux-ropework upper borders and carinated lower rim. 24.1 grams, 66 mm
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
Chapes (ferrules) of 10th-11th century A.D. have been found in all territories reached by the Vikings in Europe and Asia, mostly in the Baltic regions. Ornamental ferrules were cast in copper-alloy, or occasionally silver or tin or gilded. In proportion to the large number of swords from the Viking Age a very few metal ferrules have been found. -
Viking Age Gilt Bronze Openwork Beast Mount
9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £650
Composed of an openwork domed body with knops and head to base, suspension lug above; trace remains of gilding; possibly representing a tortoise. 4.45 grams, 26 mm
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
