Loading, please wait...

Use mousewheel to zoom in and out, click to enlarge

Details

LOT 1416

Viking Age Bronze Zoomorphic Buckle Collection

9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.

1 - 1 1/2 in. (18.1 grams total, 27-39 mm).

Each buckle decorated with zoomorphs and geometric motifs, one with remains of gilding, one openwork and one with an articulate tongue. [2, No Reserve]

Provenance

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

CONDITION

VETTING:

TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process


AUCTIONS:

TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.

LOT 1416

Viking Age Bronze Zoomorphic Buckle Collection

Sold for (Inc. bp): £130

Print page

RELATED LOTS

  • Viking Age Stamped Bronze Bracelet with Beast Head Terminals
    Viking Age Stamped Bronze Bracelet with Beast Head Terminals
    8th-10th century A.D.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £390

    Composed of a penannular body and low relief medial rib, punched pellets-in-triangles to both halves. 47 grams, 74 mm



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

    Lot Details

  • Viking Twisted Silver Wire Ring
    Viking Twisted Silver Wire Ring
    9th-11th century A.D.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £208

    Comprising a hoop formed from overlapping arms and plaited bezel embellished with slender twisted wire thread. 6.60 grams, 26.91 mm overall, 19.95 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S 1/2, USA 9 1/4, Europe 20.63, Japan 19)



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

    Lot Details

  • The Tenby Hiberno-Norse Viking Penannular Brooch
    'The Tenby' Hiberno-Norse Viking Penannular Brooch
    8th-9th century A.D.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,640

    Comprising a round-section crescent with flared ends terminating in two curved spatulate flat panels, each with a ropework border surrounding a two-band knotwork motif; cleaned and conserved. 10.55 grams, 62 mm wide

    Fine condition, cleaned and conserved.

    Found whilst searching with a metal detector on a beach, probably having been washed out of a Viking burial from an overlooking cliff near Tenby, Pembrokeshire, UK, on Thursday 7th April 2016 by Kelvin Maddocks. Recorded with the Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) with reference number NMGW-DA579E. Accompanied by a copy of the PAS report including a museum drawing of the object, a copy of report number NMWPA 2016.43 sent to the finder. Accompanied by copies of the relevant Treasure Hunting Magazine pages where it has been published.

    Lot Details

Stay up-to-date with the latest from TimeLine Auctions by joining our mailing list