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LOT 1191
Viking Age Silver Boat-Shaped Pendant
9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (1.47 grams, 24 mm).
Composed of a shallow crescentic body and openwork filigree loop. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
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Viking Age Bronze Openwork Strap End Group
9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
One bifacial tongue-shaped strap end with openwork scheme and punched ring-and-dot motifs; one composed of an openwork interlaced vegetal design. 23 grams total, 39-44 mm
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s. -
Viking Age Bronze Openwork Pendant
9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Featuring a central trefoil knot and radiating bars forming an interlaced panel; suspension loop above; chipped. 7.335 grams, 38 mm
Ex property of a European gentleman living in Northamptonshire, before 2014. From the collection of a North American gentleman. -
Viking Age Bronze Sword Scabbard Chape
9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,105
Displaying openwork interlaced zoomorphs to both faces. 34.9 grams, 80 mm
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
The decoration of one side shows a composition of interwoven dragons, with their heads in a side view (Jellinge Style). The ornamentation belongs to a group of the first two styles in P. Paulsen's classification, i.e. the 'German four legged beast'.
