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LOT 1398
Viking Iron Bearded Axehead
10TH-12TH CENTURY A.D.
6 3/4 in. (833 grams, 17 cm).
The socket with a sub-triangular cross-section, bearded cheek and convex cutting edge. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a London gentleman, from his grandfather's collection formed before the early 1970s.
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Viking Silver Mask and Ravens Pendant
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With integral loop, border enclosing a low-relief image of a male face between two birds, grasped by arms at the necks, small loop to the top. 1.6 grams, 22 mm
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s. -
Viking Age Bronze Bracelet with Interlaced Design
8th-10th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
With vertical bands and beast-head finials, high-relief braid detailing. 40.9 grams, 79 mm
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
The bracelet finds comparison with those of the Proto-Baltic Finnic Culture. In the Pre-Viking and Viking ages, later forms of this bracelet type were used in Baltic lands mainly in north-western Estonia, Virumaa, Järvamaa, and northern Tartumaa. The latest bracelets of this type, from the 9th century, display a longitudinal groove on their terminals. All bracelets with thickening terminals have been usually found in burials, hoards, or as stray finds. -
Viking Bronze Stirrup Mount Group
10th-11th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £80
The trio with variations on foliate designs, one with tendrils and a mask; each with a ledge to the lower edge. 93 grams total, 45-47 mm
Acquired early 1990s. From an East Anglian private collection.