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LOT 0349
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,430
VIKING AGE SILVER CHAIN NECKLACE
10TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
31 1/2 in. (134 grams, 80 cm long).
10TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
31 1/2 in. (134 grams, 80 cm long).
Composed of openwork links, coiled filigree collars and a central hoop with intertwined bezel and coiled sleeves.
PROVENANCE:
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Graham-Campbell, J., The Vikings, British Museum Publications, 1980, p.59, for a comparable chain; cf. Willemsen, A., Vikings! Raids in the Rhine/ Meuse region 800-1000, Utrecht, 2004, p.137, for similar.
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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.
