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LOT 1419
Viking Age Stamped Bronze Bracelet with Beast Head Terminals
8TH-10TH CENTURY A.D.
3 in. (47 grams, 74 mm).
Composed of a penannular body and low relief medial rib, punched pellets-in-triangles to both halves. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
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LOT 1419
Viking Age Stamped Bronze Bracelet with Beast Head Terminals
Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
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Viking Age Bronze Beast-Head Staff Terminal
9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Comprising a hollow socket with iron rod inserted, terminal formed as a beast-head with open jaws, lobed snout, canine teeth prominent, ribbed brow and bulbous eyes, D-shaped ears to the rear. 41.7 grams, 58 mm
Acquired in the 1990s. Ex property of a German collector. -
Viking Age Gold Scutiform Pendant
9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £624
Composed of a flat-section discoid body, pierced lobe for suspension, central pellet, four smaller pellets around and band to the border, eight lozenge stamps each with four pellets. 1.94 grams, 23 mm
Private UK collection before 2014. -
Viking Age Iron Socketted Spearhead and Javelinhead Group
7th-10th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
Comprising three Baltic short spear and javelins heads with lentoid-section lanceolate blade, two with short neck and one with elongated socket, all with tapering circular socket with forge-welded split, remains of wood inside the shafts. 545 grams total, 25.5-30 cm
Acquired 1971-1972. From the collection of the vendor's father. Property of a London, UK, collector.
The Curonians were known as fierce warriors, excellent sailors and pirates. They were involved in several wars and alliances with Swedish, Danish and Icelandic Vikings. Baltic tribes created an original and impressive set of weaponry. They included battle knives, battle axes and spears and javelins with medium sized heads of a characteristic shape.
