Loading, please wait...
LOT 1362
Viking Age Latten Inlaid Iron Key
9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
5 3/8 in. (59.6 grams, 13.6 cm).
Comprising an openwork bow, oval-section stem and pierced terminal. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
CONDITIONTimeLine 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 1362
Viking Age Latten Inlaid Iron Key
Estimate £200 - 300€230 - 350 (for guidance only)$270 - 410 (for guidance only)
-
'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. -
Viking Age Decorated Bronze Key
9th-11th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
Comprising a round-section tapering shank with ribbed collar to each end; polyhedral block to each end, quatrefoil bit with openwork design, pierced suspension lug. 43.8 grams, 11.6 cm
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s. -
Viking Age Bronze Mirror with Interlaced Animals
9th-12th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
Comprising one polished face, raised rim, central ring, dense band of zoomorphs enmeshed in tendrils. 52 grams, 80 mm wide
Acquired in the 1990s. Ex property of a German collector.