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LOT 1856
Viking Lead Gaming Piece Collection
9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 - 3/4 in. (70 grams total, 15-20 mm).
Including discoid, crenelated and other types. [5, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound 'Ainsbrook' North-West Yorkshire, UK, circa 2005-2007.
Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.
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 Bronze Pendant Collection Display
9th-early 11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
Including addorsed horse heads with loops beneath, figure-embracing-birds discoid type and others; mounted on a perspex display stand. 390 grams total, 21-56 mm
Acquired on the London art market, 1990s. Private collection, London, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Viking Age Bronze Double Dragon Brooch with Foot Dangles
8th-10th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £520
Annular brooch with ropework detailing to the hoop, addorsed horse-heads above and zigzag band to the rim, row of loops each with an articulated chain and duck-foot finial; Finno-Ugric type; mounted on a custom-made stand. 204 grams total, brooch: 16.5 cm (21.5 cm including stand)
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. -
Viking Bronze Openwork Sword Chape
9th-early 11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
With heater-shaped body and lobed trefoil to the apex on each face, openwork Borre Style design to the body with three-band mesh, facing 'bear-head' mask with lobes to the upper edge, pellet eyes and moustache; supplied with a custom-made stand. 23.8 grams, 57 mm (42.8 grams total, 11 cm including stand)
Acquired on the London art market, 1990s. Private collection, London. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
