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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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Viking Period Bronze Decorated Bracelet
Circa 9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
With ribbed bands to the hoop developing to flared finials. 19 grams, 58 mm
UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a London gentleman. -
Anglo-Scandinavian Viking Bronze Urnes Pendant
11th century A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £400
Triangular in profile with openwork Urnes Style interlace, attachment pins to lower corners (one absent). 11.2 grams, 41 mm
Found near York, UK. From an old private collection of Norfolk, UK, gentleman, formed since 1998.
The design is clearly based on the contemporary stirrup mount style with dense openwork interlace and attachment points; the item lacks the rear ledge and attachment stud of the true mounts. -
Viking Age Finno-Ugrian Socketted Axe Head
10th-13th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
A Finno-Ugrian or Baltic hand-forged iron axehead with triangular-section narrow blade widening to a broad bevelled edge with square chin and spur to the rear, socket with flanges to the rear. 694 grams, 14.2 cm
From the private collection of a London gentleman, from his grandfather's collection formed before the early 1970s.
During the mid 13th century, the axes were favourited by Baltic people. For instance, the Curonian army included lightly armed soldiers who fought with spears, shields, fighting knives and axes. A heavily armed soldier could also carry a sword, a helmet, a shield and a wide bladed axe.
