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LOT 1243
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
VIKING AGE SILVER AXE PENDANT
9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/2 in. (1.38 grams, 38 mm).
9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/2 in. (1.38 grams, 38 mm).
A silver pendant comprising a free-running sub-triangular axehead pendant with flanges to the socket, one face with border of tremolier ornament; slender ring with terminals coiled around the shank. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Acquired in the late 1990s-2000.
Property of an East London gentleman.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Arbman, H., Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940, pl.105(1).
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous 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.
