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LOT 1232
Viking Age Silver Axe Amulet
9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (2.2 grams, 18 mm).
A silver amulet formed as a twibill double-bladed axehead. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired in the late 1990s-2000.
Property of an East London gentleman.
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Viking Age Lozenge-Shaped Silver Filigree Pendant
9th-12th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £442
A silver lozenge-shaped pendant with integral loop, applied filigree pattern of spirals and tendrils, applied granules. 2.78 grams, 33 mm
Private collection formed in Europe in the 1980s. Westminster collection, central London, UK. -
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Scandinavian Viking Drum Brooch with Interlaced Panels
8th-9th century A.D.Estimate: £3,000 - 4,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,500
A copper-alloy hollow drum-shaped brooch with four raised arms and central knop to the upper face; the outer sidewall with four panels of knotwork, dividing panels with dotted motif, D-shaped protrusion; the upper face with dense zoomorphic ornament; pin and catchplate to the reverse, five studs retaining the bottom plate to the upper. 71.6 grams total, 45 mm
Fine condition, pin intact, backplate slightly cracked.
UK gallery, acquired in the 2000s. Property of an English gentleman. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11406-192532. -
Magyar Gilt Sword Scabbard Mount with Two Ravens
Circa 10th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £494
A gilt copper-alloy scabbard mount composed of a semi-circular plate and tapering rectangular arm; displaying two stylised ravens in repoussé, their bodies addorsed, heads reversed and wings spread, set against a field of shallow incised foliate tendrils; extensive remains of gilding; perforated for attachment. 9.88 grams, 46 mm
Found UK. Acquired in the 1990s. From a North Yorkshire private collection, UK.
