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LOT 1919
Viking Gold Twisted Wire Ring
9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (1.95 grams, 22.84 mm overall, 19.20 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18)).
A single rod twisted about its own axis and coiled, with two applied granules.
ProvenanceEx property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
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Viking Age Silver Thor's Hammer Pendant
9th-11th century A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £520
Flat-section body with rolled loop, punched triangle detailing. 2.47 grams, 24 mm
Acquired on the London art market in the late 1980s-1990s. From the family collection of an East London, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Pre-Viking Heavy Silver-Gilt Belt Mount Set
5th-7th century A.D.Estimate: £3,500 - 4,500 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,750
Comprising: four cruciform mounts, each domed with reserved silver niello-filled interlaced cross on a billeted parcel-gilt field, mounting hole to each end, some with studs; T-shaped mount with reserved loops and bars on a billeted parcel-gilt field, loops above the vertical shank and fixing pin to angle; similar mount with ferrous remains to the hinge. 74 grams total, 41-49 mm
European art market. Acquired in Münich in 2012. European private collection. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12289-222348. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Viking Age Bronze Coiled Bracelet Pair
9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
Each with braided shank and triangular terminals with snake-head detailing. 99 grams total, 65-66 mm
From the private collection of a London gentleman, from his grandfather's collection formed before the early 1970s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
