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LOT 1323
Viking Bronze Faux Twisted Ring
9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 in. (11.86 grams, 28.57 mm overall, 20.21 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18)).
Featuring hoop composed of overlapping arms, expanded bezel with slender twisted wire strands between larger faux ones. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
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Viking Age Decorated Silver Penannular Brooch
12th century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £200
Displaying facetted terminals displaying punched circlets, pelletted triangles and faux ropework to the body and faux ropework to the articulate pin head. 21.9 grams, 39 mm wide
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
Penannular brooches with facetted terminals were part of the famous Kostivere hoard, found in Estonia, deposited in around 1220-1230 during the wars of Estonians against the Germans and Danes. The annular brooches with animal ornament in Urnes style were considered by the archaeologists definitely Scandinavian, more specifically from Gotland. -
Viking Bronze Borre Dragon Pendant
10th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £585
Integral suspension loop, Borre style regardant beast in relief to one face, raised chevrons to the loop. 10.1 grams, 41 mm
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s. -
Viking Age Stamped Silver Bar Group
Circa 10th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
One rectangular in section and punch-decorated with tessellating pellets-in-triangles; one tapering with carinated side edges, displaying a single column of punch-decorated pellets-in-triangles. 24.7 grams total, 34-59 mm
Acquired on the London art market, 1990s.
