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LOT 1520

Viking Age Silver Stamped Bracelet

9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.

2 in. (11.4 grams, 52 mm).

Composed of a reversed C-section penannular hoop, decorated with a symmetrical punch-stamped geometric design of annulets, pelletted triangles and pecking; chip to one terminal. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.

CONDITION

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LOT 1520

Viking Age Silver Stamped Bracelet

Sold for (Inc. bp): £234

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