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LOT 1405
Viking Bronze Bird Brooch
CIRCA 1100 A.D.
1 3/8 in. (8.6 grams, 36 mm).
Modelled standing right on an openwork perch; remains of fastening mechanism to reverse; Weetch Type 30A. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a Lancashire collection.
From the collection of a North American gentleman.
Cf. The British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme, record id. NMS-E7F720, for type.
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Large Viking Age Bronze Penannular Brooch
9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
The body hexagonal in cross-section, facetted terminals and free-running tongue, punched ring-and-dot motifs and dense panels of annulets in three zones around the body. 70 grams, 82 mm
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s. -
Viking Bronze Strap End with Beast Facing Back
9th-10th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
Tongue-shaped with pelletted border enclosing an openwork mesh of tendrils and advancing beast with head reversed; flat attachment panel with ferrous remains of two rivets. 16 grams, 52 mm
Fine condition.
Found whilst searching with a metal detector on 10th February 2019 in Brigstock, East Northamptonshire, UK, by Scott Marshman. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.BH-56D411. -
Viking Age or Earlier Solid Gold Bar Ingot
2nd millennium B.C.-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £5,460
Sub-rectangular in plan with rounded ends, with the remains of a spur towards one end indicating the pouring point of the molten metal into the mould. 36.74 grams, 67 mm
Found whilst searching with a metal detector near Eastchurch, Swale, Kent, UK, on Sunday 1st September 2019. Accompanied by a copy of the report on find of potential Treasure for HM Coroner with reference no.2020 T3. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.KENT-B43CF3.
Although listed as Early Medieval (i.e. Viking) in the coroner's report, this ingot could date from as early as the Bronze Age. The gold purity is near to 21 carat with an elemental breakdown of: Au 87.9, Ag 11.1, Sn 0.2 and traces of other elements.
