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LOT 1776
Viking Age Twisted Bronze Bracelet
9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
2 1/4 in. (24.66 grams, 59 mm).
Penannular bracelet formed from two rods twisted about each other, flattened to each end with looped finials. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom an East Sussex, UK, private collection; acquired 1980s-1990s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Viking Decorated Bronze Latch Key
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Opening Bid: £400
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From a private UK collection formed since the 1980s. Ex property of a UK gallery, early 2000s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Viking Period Bronze Decorated Bracelet
9th-11th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £780
Flat-section ellipsoid plaque with knop finials, fine geometric and dot decoration to the upper face. 9.39 grams, 64 mm
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Viking Age Bronze Interlaced Serpent Pendant
9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Openwork formed as an interlaced body of a slender serpent, head with incised details, some ribbed decoration to the body; suspension loop to the top. 13.8 grams, 45 mm
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.