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LOT 1512
Viking Age Silver Trade Weight Group
9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
1/4 in. (4.2 grams total, 6-9 mm).
One a discoid bezel(?) with notched edge, two fragments of rectangular bar. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the London art market, 1990s.
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Viking Age Gilt Bronze Disc Brooch with Cross
9th-12th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
In relief with angled borders and five pellets to the interior representing the Five Wounds of Christ; remains of pin lug and catchplate to reverse. 23.7 grams, 37 mm
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s. -
Pre-Viking Iron Slave Chain Shackle
6th-7th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £442
Comprising thirty-eight 8-shaped iron links, with interstitial H-shaped twisted elements; securing ring at the upper end; iron ring at the lower end with thick linked ring and two substantial shackles, each a pair of parallel bars with a loop at each end; attached to each a flat rectangular-section fetter with substantial retaining rivet. 4.45 kg, 2.57 m long
Acquired 1971-1972. From the collection of the vendor's father. Property of a London, UK, collector.
The shackles are formed with an elliptical void in order to accommodate a human foot, closed with an iron rivet which could not have been easily removed without heating the metal. -
Viking Inspired Mordvinian Bronze Omega Brooch Pair
12th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Each with scroll motifs to the plaques. 21 grams total, 56-61 mm
Fine condition.
Acquired 1990-2000. From an old Suffolk collection.
