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LOT 1245
Viking Age Gilt Bronze Openwork Beast Mount
9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (4.45 grams, 26 mm).
Composed of an openwork domed body with knops and head to base, suspension lug above; trace remains of gilding; possibly representing a tortoise. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
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Viking Age Gilt Bronze Boar's Head Brooch
10th-11th century A.D.Estimate: £600 - 800 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £300
Retaining an articulate pin to reverse and geometric detailing to each face. 37 grams, 48 mm
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s. -
Viking Age Bronze Openwork Strap End Group
9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
One bifacial tongue-shaped strap end with openwork scheme and punched ring-and-dot motifs; one composed of an openwork interlaced vegetal design. 23 grams total, 39-44 mm
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s. -
Viking Age Silver Filigree Wolf's Head Pendant
9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
Of triangular form with integral suspension loop, the face delineated using granules to form almond-shaped eyes beneath eyebrows, concentric chevrons to the nasal line; applied granules and straps to the loop. 1.79 grams, 26 mm
Acquired on the German art market before 2000. From a London W1, UK, collection.
