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LOT 1341
Viking Bronze Strap Distributor with Beast Heads
9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
2 in. (36 grams, 50 mm).
Each head free-running with bestial detailing in relief, scrolling details to the hoop. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
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Viking Bronze Zoomorphic Strap End
9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Comprising an openwork body depicting rearing beasts fighting, pierced mounting lug. 17.2 grams, 50 mm
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s. -
Viking Silver Interlaced Pendant
9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
Formed as openwork interlaced tendrils with scrolling finials; integral suspension loop. 5.5 grams, 31 mm
Formerly acquired on the German art market in the early 1980s. Previously in a European collection in the 1990s. From an important central London collection. -
Viking Age Bronze Openwork Beast Mount
9th-11th century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
Formed as an advancing beast with looped tail, its prey between forepaw and chin a bird with curved beak forming a cranked pin; annular eye to the beast and ribbed panel to the bird; discoid stud to the reverse. 27 grams, 67 mm
Found Winterton, Humberside, UK, in 1981.
