Loading, please wait...

Use mousewheel to zoom in and out, click to enlarge

Details

LOT 1903

Viking Age Silver Thor's Hammer Pendant

9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D. OR LATER

1 in. (2.47 grams, 24 mm).

Flat-section body with rolled loop, punched triangle detailing.

Provenance

Acquired on the London art market in the late 1980s-1990s.
From the family collection of an East London, UK, gentleman.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

Literature

For similar in gold found in East Anglia c.f. bonhams, 12 December 1995, no.335 (£1200-1,500).

CONDITION

VETTING:

TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process


AUCTIONS:

TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.

LOT 1903

Viking Age Silver Thor's Hammer Pendant

Sold for (Inc. bp): £520

Print page

RELATED LOTS

  • Viking Age Bronze Double Dragon Brooch with Foot Dangles
    Viking Age Bronze Double Dragon Brooch with Foot Dangles
    8th-10th century A.D.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £416

    Comprising three rows of latticework with horse-head finials above, loops to the lower edge with articulated dangles with duck-foot finial; Finno-Ugric type; mounted on a custom-made stand. 212 grams total, Brooch: 14 cm (21 cm including stand)



    From 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.

    Lot Details

  • Viking Age Bronze Earring Pair
    Viking Age Bronze Earring Pair
    9th-11th century A.D. or later

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £59

    Each a lunate openwork plaque with integral hoop, drop with bulb finial. 7.23 grams total, 41-47 mm



    Acquired on the London art market in the late 1980s-1990s. From the family collection of an East London, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

    Lot Details

  • Viking Bronze Eagle Mount
    Viking Bronze Eagle Mount
    9th-11th century A.D.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £143

    Modelled with splayed wings and head turned; attachment spikes to reverse. 4.76 grams, 23 mm



    Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

    Lot Details

Stay up-to-date with the latest from TimeLine Auctions by joining our mailing list