Loading, please wait...
_900x900.jpg "Viking Age Silver Filigree Teardrop Pendant")
_200x200.jpg "Viking Age Silver Filigree Teardrop Pendant")
.jpg "Viking Age Silver Filigree Teardrop Pendant")
LOT 0339
Viking Age Silver Filigree Teardrop Pendant
CIRCA 9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
2 in. (5.34 grams, 51 mm).
Hollow-formed with integral suspension lug above, applied granulation and filigree forming a stylised face; cleaned and polished. [No Reserve]
ProvenancePrivate collection formed in Europe in the 1980s.
Westminster collection, central London, UK.
Cf. Sedov, B.B., Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, pl.LXXXIX, items 7, 20, for type.
CONDITIONTimeLine Auctions follows a 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.
-
Viking Age Silver Filigree Pendant with Scroll Cross
Circa 9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,950
Discoid with applied filigree looped bands, granules and other detailing; cleaned and polished. 4.1 grams, 40 mm
Private collection formed in Europe in the 1980s. Westminster collection, central London, UK. -
Viking Period Bronze Cross Pendant
Circa 9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
An expanding arm cross with an integral suspension loop, each arm with three ring-and-dot motifs at the finials, low-relief linear decoration and a central cross motif. 7 grams, 44 mm
UK gallery, early 2000s. -
Viking Age Silver Belt Stiffeners
9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
Group of three mounts each with scalloped lateral edges, carinated section, everted ends; two mounting pegs to reverse. 29.2 grams total, 43-45 mm
Acquired on the UK art market before 2000. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
