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LOT 1544
Viking Age Silver Twisted Bracelet with Animal Head Terminals
9TH-10TH CENTURY A.D.
2 3/4 in. (13.9 grams, 71 mm).
Of slender penannular form and with simple stylised detailing to the animal's manes, ears and faces. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
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LOT 1544
Viking Age Silver Twisted Bracelet with Animal Head Terminals
Sold for (Inc. bp): £215
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Viking Age Bronze Wolf-Head Strap Distributor
9th-12th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £315
Comprising an outer ring with wolf mask in low relief at the centre. 3.4 grams, 26 mm
Ex property of an American collector; acquired 1980-2000. -
Viking Age Bronze Tortoise Brooch Pair
Circa 10th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £247
Each composed of a domed ovoid body with chased lozenges and geometric motifs, five projecting studs in cruciform arrangement; remains of pin lug and catchplate to reverse. 141 grams total, 71 mm each
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
These brooches are usually found on the breast of Viking women in grave excavations. Two oval brooches on the upper chest represent the pinafore dress worn by the Viking women, decorated with zoomorphic or geometric ornaments. -
Viking Age Silver Inlaid Iron Strap End
9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Punch-decorated with ring-and-dot motifs with shallow cells between. 45.8 grams, 44 mm
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
