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LOT 0324
Viking Age Silver-Gilt Rattle Horse Harness Pendant
9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
3 in. (29.6 grams, 78 mm).
Teardrop-shaped with central pierced dome and plate to revere, ribbed suspension loop; parcel-gilt and niello design of grooved border with scroll terminal, boss with looped scrolls.
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a London gentleman, from his grandfather's collection formed before the early 1970s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Viking Age Bronze Horse and Rider Pendant
9th-12th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Flat-section openwork formed as a figure riding a horse facing left with simple stylised detailing. 2.19 grams, 33 mm
Fine condition.
German art market before 2000. With a European gentleman living in the UK. Ex property of a Surrey gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Viking Period Bronze Artefact Group
Mainly 9th-12th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Including strap ends, buckle loops, brooch fragments, bracelet sections, and other items. 239 grams total, 1.2-10.6 cm
Acquired on the UK art market, early 2000s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Viking Iron Fire Strikers
10th-12th century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £83
Group of two openwork fire strikers, each with with scrolled vegetal ornament. 53 grams total, 66-68 mm
Private collection, Austria. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
