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LOT 1760
Viking Age Silver Strap End Group
9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/4 - 1 7/8 in. (14 grams total, 44-48 mm).
Each a waisted tongue-shaped plaque with openwork detailing to the obverse, incised vegetation. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market before 2000.
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
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Scandinavian Viking Silver-Gilt Oseberg Style Brooch
9th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,120
Plate brooch formed as an advancing animal executed in early Oseberg Style with looped tendrils around the body; pin-lugs and catch to reverse. 8.88 grams, 50 mm
Private collection formed in Europe in the 1980s. Westminster collection, central London, UK. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13091-248792.
Remarkably similar to the famous brooch from Lamøen, Vestfold, Norway, the brooch retains much of its original gilding. -
Viking Age Silver Earring Group
Circa 8th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Each a wire hoop with hook-and-eye fastening, ends wrapped round the shank. 2.14 grams total, 19-20 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Viking Age Silver Pendant with Agate Bead
Circa 9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £247
Comprising a conical braided band with suspension loop above, oval agate bead, silver cap below. 10.4 grams, 57 mm
Private collection formed in Europe in the 1980s. Westminster collection, central London, UK.
