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LOT 1720
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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 URNES STYLE SWORD SCABBARD MOUNT
11TH CENTURY A.D.
1 7/8 in. (7.4 grams, 47 mm).
11TH CENTURY A.D.
1 7/8 in. (7.4 grams, 47 mm).
Ellipsoid in plan with elegantly formed Urnes Style interlaced design, hatched surface texture. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
From the private collection of a London gentleman, from his grandfather's collection formed before the early 1970s.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Williams, D., Late Saxon Stirrup-Strap Mounts, York, 1997, item 192, for similar treatment of a panel in Urnes Style knotwork.
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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.
