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LOT 1688
Viking Period and Later Bronze Artefact Collection
11TH-14TH CENTURY A.D.
7/8 - 2 1/4 in. (58 grams total, 22-59 mm).
Including an omega brooch, bear's head belt buckle and assorted jingles; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series. [7, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
PublishedBailey, G., Detector Finds 7, Witham, p.105-106, for the bells.
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LOT 1688
Viking Period and Later Bronze Artefact Collection
Sold for (Inc. bp): £66
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Sheet gold appliqué with repoussé detailing, two attachment rings to the reverse. 0.29 grams, 13 mm
Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s. -
Viking Age Bronze Trefoil Strap Junction
9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Composed of a slightly domed openwork body, the central arms with simple incised geometric detailing and central boss, free-running attachment bars above. 15.5 grams, 89 mm
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s. -
Viking Period Silver Penannular Brooch Pair
10th-12th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
Matched pair, each a twisted hoop with addorsed coil finials, round-section pin. 5.17 grams total, 24-25 mm
UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a London gentleman.