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LOT 1624
Viking Age Silver Triagular Pendant Group
CIRCA 9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
1 - 2 in. (9.05 grams total, 26-50 mm).
Large pendant with repoussé ring-and-dot and herringbone ornament; suspension rings with the ends coiled about the shank. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceProperty of the vendor's grandfather, thence by family descent, circa 1985.
From the private collection of a New York, USA gentleman.
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Viking Age Bronze 'Great Beast' Horse Figure
Circa 9th-11th century A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
Hollow-formed finial in the shape of a stylised horse with scrolled tail, arcading to the mane, applied strap and pellet harness detailing. 30 grams, 59 mm
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Viking Age Gold 'Elf Shot' Pendant
9th-11th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £312
Gold cup with hoop and suspension loop, aqua glass insert. 0.55 grams, 16 mm
From a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s.
This amulet was believed to offer protection against 'Elfshot'. The attack of elves was believed responsible for mysterious suffering in men and livestock: sudden shooting pains localised to a particular area of the body, such as in rheumatism, arthritis or muscle stitches or cramps. Elves were thought to shoot darts or arrows where such pains had no obvious external cause. Belief in elfshot persisted into the 20th century in rural areas, and as proof country folk would sometimes find small arrowheads (the remains of Neolithic or Mesolithic flints, or naturally-occurring spear-shaped stones) that were believed to be the magical weapons that caused the afflictions. Belief in elfshot began in the Pagan Germanic period. -
Viking Age Bronze Twisted Bracelet
Circa 9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Penannular in form with tightly twisted central band, pointed finials. 80 grams, 76 mm
From a London collection; acquired on the UK and European art markets before 2001.
