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LOT 1390
Viking Bronze Pendant with Beast Head
9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 in. (5.88 grams, 29 mm).
Formed in relief on the suspension loop bar, geometric scheme engraved to pendant. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
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Viking Age Twisted Gold Torc
11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,340
Comprising a slender penannular hoop and hooked finials with conical bosses. 22.12 grams, 13 cm wide
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.200432.
During the Salian period, large treasures of silver coins, bars and jewellery were buried in the West Slavic settlement areas, east of the borders of the empire. This torc corresponds with a Slavic neck collar from the hoard of Farve, Schleswig Holstein. The collar is in silver, but the structure is identical to our torc. -
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Viking Age Bronze Chained Equal-Arm Brooch Set
Circa 10th century A.D.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £400
Each link in the chain composed of three separate hoops, the equal-arm brooches with decoration in high-relief and remains of pin-lugs and catchplate to reverse. 252 grams total, 78 cm long
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s. -
Anglo-Scandinavian Viking Bronze Howling Beast Apex Stirrup Mount
11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
Of sub-triangular form, with mounting hole at the apex and two to the lower edge, vestigial ledge to the reverse, reserved central motif of a wolf in profile with head thrown back; Williams's Class A Type 11. 20.9 grams, 51 mm
Found UK. Acquired in the 1980s. Ex property of a Nottinghhamshire, UK, collector.
