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LOT 1470
Viking Age Gold Biconical Bead
9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
3/8 in. (0.91 grams, 10 mm).
Adorned with filigree wire and twisted wire collars. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
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Viking Age Gold Beast-Headed Pendant
Circa 9th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Hollow-formed, displaying a stylised beast head in relief; pierced through one terminal for suspension and with a flattened suspension loop to reverse. 0.28 grams, 14 mm
Acquired 1970-2010. Collection of a late Japanese gentleman. -
Viking Age Silver-Gilt Pendant with Face
9th-10th century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
Displaying scroll decoration to the centre, a bearded male face to the rim, later silver attachment loop; remains of gilding to the centre. 3.2 grams, 21 mm
From the family collection of a London gentleman; formed in the late 1940s-1950s; thence by descent. -
Viking Age Silver Filigree Starburst Boss Pendant
11th-12th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £572
Displaying ropework and granular borders, integral loop with granular decoration, central pellet and radiating triangles in a sun or star motif; style originating in the Baltic or Slavic area, possibly the historical Rus region. 3.05 grams, 24 mm
Acquired in the 1990s. Ex property of a German collector.
