Viking Age Bronze Strap Loop

Scales with triple-ring chains, distributor hubs and three chains to each dish, voided handle and gnomon; case formed as two hemispheres with securing clasps to the rim; set of nine bronze barrel-shaped trade weights with punched detailing and identification marks to the flat faces; five silver dirhem coins and thirteen cut halves; two fragments of sheet gold, one with applied filigree tendrils; three hacked pieces of D-section ingot; a silver terminal with beast-head and three convergent bands; two beast-head terminals for a bracelet; six pieces of hacked silver ornament; supplied with a custom-made stand. 1 kg total, 0.9-33 cm



From the private collection of a London gentleman, from his grandfather's collection formed before the early 1970s.

With beaded border to the bezel, pounced field and reserved scrolled cruciform motif. 2.60 grams, 22.26 mm overall, 17.12 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M 1/2, USA 6 1/4, Europe 13.09, Japan 12)



Acquired 1970s. From the private collection of a Northern Ireland gentleman. Ex private Merseyside, UK, collection.

With facetted terminals with remains of stamped ring-and-dot and triangle ornament, facetted body with framed beading and ring-and-dot pyramid finials, free-running pin with coiled head. 76.6 grams, 77 mm



From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.