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LOT 1893
Viking Bronze Eagle Mount
9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (4.76 grams, 23 mm).
Modelled with splayed wings and head turned; attachment spikes to reverse. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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 Age Silver Pendant Group
9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Each a round-section rod formed into a circle with ends twisted round the shank; axehead pendant. 7.25 grams total, 34-54 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Viking Age Glass Bead Necklaces with Bronze Pendants
9th-12th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Comprising two restrung necklaces of oblate and other glass beads comprising: one with trapezoidal bronze dangles and a looped knot pendant; one with ribbed tubular dangles, two pairs of bell-shaped dangles and square-section glass bead; modern clasp to each. 68 grams total, 44-48 cm
Formerly in a private collection formed before 1950. Ex property of a professional gentleman, acquired 2011. Property of a Californian, USA, collector. 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 Age Bronze Votive Miniature Horn
8th-10th century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £200
Tubular in form with thick ribbing to the rim and mouthpiece; mounted on a custom-made stand. 74 grams, 66 mm (128 grams total, 91 mm high including stand)
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.
The open end suggests that this is a blowing-horn rather than a drinking horn.
