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LOT 0322
Viking Age Silver-Gilt Beast Pendant
9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (7.18 grams, 33 mm).
The openwork body roughly triangular in plan with rounded corners, the apex formed as a facing beast head, the frame as the creature's sinuous limbs which form an interlace motif below; suspension loop above. [No Reserve]
ProvenancePrivate collection formed in Europe in the 1980s.
Westminster collection, central London, UK.
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Viking Age Bronze Axe-Shaped Pendant Pair
9th-12th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Each composed of an annular hoop suspending a stylised axe head with palmette style heads; two rivets to reverse of each. 6.28 grams total, 31-32 mm
Acquired 1970s. From the private collection of a Northern Ireland gentleman. Ex private Merseyside, UK, collection. -
Viking Age Silver Axehead Pendant
Circa 9th-10th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
Composed of a slender hoop with coiled wire sleeves, suspending a free-running axehead pendant. 2.3 grams, 27 mm
Acquired 1960s-1970s. From the private collection of a Northern Ireland gentleman. -
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Scandinavian Viking Bronze Drum Brooch with Interlaced Panels
8th-9th century A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,111
With four raised arms and central knop to the upper face, all with punched ring-and-dot detailing; the outer sidewall with four panels of knotwork, dividing vertical stems with ring-and-dot motif, each with a D-shaped protrusion; the upper face with dense zoomorphic ornament; pin and separate catchplate to the underside with central hole, five studs retaining it to the upper. 71.6 grams total, 45 mm
Fine condition, pin intact, backplate slightly cracked.
UK gallery, acquired in the 2000s. Property of an English gentleman. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11406-192532.
The type is known as a 'drum' brooch or 'box' brooch. They were apparently manufactured on the island of Gotland and all known examples probably have their origin there. Over time, the refinement of the earlier types (such as the present example) is superseded by cruder decoration consisting of dimples or simple dots.
