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LOT 0342
Viking Age Gold Pendant with Amber
9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (4 grams, 24 mm).
A flat discoid pendant with pelletted border, raised bezel to the centre with a pelletted border and an amber insert; applied attachment loop to the top, some repairs.
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market before 2000.
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 0342
Viking Age Gold Pendant with Amber
Estimate £800 - 1,000€930 - 1,160 (for guidance only)$1,080 - 1,350 (for guidance only)
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Viking Age Bronze Ring with Horse
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D-section hoop with a lentoid bezel with an incuse image of a stylised horse walking left. 4.64 grams, 20.76 mm overall, 14.23 mm internal diameter (approximate size British F 1/2, USA 3, Europe 4.3, Japan 4)
Acquired on the UK and EU art market before 2000. From the private collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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Scandinavian Bronze Pendant with Interlace.
Circa 10th-12th century A.D.Estimate: £250 - 350 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £125
Formed as a knot of three-strand bands, each with billets to the central band; pierced lug suspension. 13.7 grams, 36 mm
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