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LOT 1818
Viking Age Twisted Bronze Bracelet
9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
2 1/4 in. (21.5 grams, 59 mm).
Penannular bracelet formed from two rods twisted about each other, with one flattened looped finial. [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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Scandinavian Pre-Viking Gold Votive Plaque of Guldgubbe with Goddess Facing
Circa 6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £4,420
Sheet-gold plaque with folded edges, repoussé image of a facing figure in ankle-length robe, hands resting on the hips. 1.45 grams, 26 mm
From the private collection of a London gentleman, from his grandfather's collection formed before the early 1970s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12755-234703. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
Guldgubbe was originally a Swedish word that has entered in the Scandinavian language and denote tiny human or divine figures either cut from sheet gold or formed over a patrix. Figures of women are extremely rare in metal art before the 7th century A.D. It is only with Guldgubbe that women make their appearance. They are usually viewed both in profile or (like here) frontally. -
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. -
Anglo-Scandinavian Viking Bronze Stirrup Apex Mount
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With triangular lobe finial, Williams Class A, Type 6 with vertical frond design in high-relief, two spurs to lower edge, shallow ledge to rear; pierced in three places. 21.08 grams, 44 mm
Found East Anglia, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.