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LOT 1177
Viking Age Bronze Tortoise Brooch
9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
3 1/8 in. (66 grams, 81 mm).
Comprising a domed elliptical body and plain flange, catch to the underside with T-bar mount for the ferrous pin; [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
LiteratureCf. Petersen, J., Vikingetidens Smykker, Stavanger, 1928, p.55, fig.48, 49 (Petersen types P48, P49).
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Viking Age Bronze Tortoise Brooch
9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £316
Comprising a domed elliptical body and plain flange, catch to the underside with T-bar mount for the ferrous pin; 66 grams, 81 mm
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s. -
Viking Silver Faux Twisted Ring
9th-11th century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
Composed of a flat-section hoop base and expanded shoulders and bezel. 3.42 grams, 25.86 mm overall, 21.22 mm internal diameter (approximate size British U 1/2, USA 10 1/4, Europe 23.15, Japan 22)
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s. -
Viking Age Bronze Sword Scabbard Chape
9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,105
Displaying openwork interlaced zoomorphs to both faces. 34.9 grams, 80 mm
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
The decoration of one side shows a composition of interwoven dragons, with their heads in a side view (Jellinge Style). The ornamentation belongs to a group of the first two styles in P. Paulsen's classification, i.e. the 'German four legged beast'.
