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LOT 0544
Sold for (Inc. bp): £12,500
VIKING GOLD NECKLACE WITH RAVEN-HEAD TERMINALS
9TH-11TH CENTURY AD
22 3/4" (23 grams, 58cm).
9TH-11TH CENTURY AD
22 3/4" (23 grams, 58cm).
A pair of raven- head finials, each a bird's head modelled in the round with pellet eye and recurved beak; between the beaks, a suspension ring with ends wound round the shank, each one riveted to trichinopoly chain, middle section restored to form a wearable necklace.
PROVENANCE:
Property of a lady living in Kent, UK; formerly part of her grandfather's collection; acquired in Germany after WWII; thence by descent 2006.
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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.
