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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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Large Viking Age Bronze Regardant Beast Pendant
9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
Of discoid form with integral suspension loop, design in relief. 17.2 grams, 47 mm
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s. -
Viking Age Silver Pendant with Gripping Beast
Late 10th-early 11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £975
Of Riddarholmen type (also widespread in the historical Rus region), with integral loop; the openwork plaque with banded border and four panels, internal stylised zoomorph with hatched panel to the hip, gripping three-fingered hands to the body and border, two detailed feet, clearly visible facing mask below the loop with pellet eyes. 13.3 grams, 40 mm
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s. -
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'.
