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LOT 1737
Viking Period Bronze Bracelet Group
CIRCA 8TH-10TH CENTURY A.D.
2 1/2 - 2 5/8 in. (29 grams, 65-68 mm).
Each a flat-section penannular strip with low-relief geometric ornament to the outer face. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenancePreviously in a collection formed in the 1970s on the UK art market.
From the property of L.F.
Property of a Cheshire, UK, gentleman.
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 Period Bronze Decorated Bracelet
9th-11th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £130
Flat-section penannular bracelet with dot decoration to the upper face. 4.57 grams, 38 mm
UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. 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. -
Pre-Viking Heavy Silver-Gilt Belt Mount Set
5th-7th century A.D.Estimate: £3,000 - 4,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,500
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 Silver Axe Pendant
9th-12th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £247
Bifacial with engraved notches on the blade and X O X motif, pierced for suspension. 2.42 grams, 18 mm
Fine condition.
Collection since 1995. Bavaria, Germany, before 2000. Property of a UK gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
