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LOT 1666
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GBP (£) 200 - 300
EUR (€) 230 - 350
USD ($) 270 - 400
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) (+bp*)
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VIKING BRONZE FIRE STEEL WITH MOUNTED WARRIORS
CIRCA 10TH CENTURY A.D.
2 1/2 in. (33.3 grams, 64 mm).
CIRCA 10TH CENTURY A.D.
2 1/2 in. (33.3 grams, 64 mm).
With handle formed as stylised regardant beasts, openwork cells between, each head defined on both sides by a stamped dot-in-ring motif signifying an eye; iron below, also with an elaborate openwork design comprising a series of circles. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
From the private collection of a London gentleman, from his grandfather's collection formed before the early 1970s.
LITERATURE:
See Cacciandra, V. & Cesati, A., Fire Steels, Turin, 1996, for discussion.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
