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LOT 1578
Viking and Saxon Artefact Group
8TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
1 - 1 5/8 in. (49.9 grams total, 26-40 mm).
Including a narrow beast-head strap-end, a military strap-end fragment, a stirrup mount and looped fitting. [4, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired since the 1970s.
From the private collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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Viking Age Scandinavian Silver Filigree Lozenge-Shaped Pendant
Circa 9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £715
With integral loop, twisted filigree rim, applied filigree knot and scroll motifs, granules and central boss. 1.92 grams, 31 mm
Private collection formed in Europe in the 1980s. Westminster collection, central London, UK. -
Viking Bronze Openwork Applique
8th-10th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £878
Flat bronze plaque with openwork detailing of two opposed zoomorphs, their slender bodies enmeshed within a lattice of tails, limbs and lappets; attachment holes at the eyes and rump; the eyes with pointillé surround; supplied with a custom-made stand. 20 grams total, 75 mm including stand
Ex German collection. with Artemis Gallery, Colorado, USA, 8 March 2016, 58A. Private American collection, New York, USA. Accompanied by a copy of a previous typed catalogue page.
The style of the plaque is very heavily influenced by the Irish Book of Kells where confronted, interlaced figures appear as ornament. -
Viking Bronze Dragon-Head Strap Mount
9th-10th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
With volute scroll terminal, raised beast-head detail with niello inlay; attachment pin through as pierced lug. 8.6 grams, 36 mm
Found Cambridgeshire, UK.
