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LOT 1571

Viking Age Silver Snake-Headed Bracelet

CIRCA 9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.

3 in. (30.26 grams, 78 mm).

Penannular, round in section with punched scale detailing to the shank, opposed snake-head finials. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Property of the vendor's grandfather, thence by family descent, circa 1985.
From the private collection of a New York, USA gentleman.

CONDITION

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LOT 1571

Viking Age Silver Snake-Headed Bracelet

Sold for (Inc. bp): £169

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