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LOT 1229
Viking Period Silver Coiled Ring
8TH-10TH CENTURY A.D. OR EARLIER
3/4 in. (5.25 grams, 21.85 mm overall, 17.25 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M 1/2, USA 6 1/4, Europe 13.09, Japan 12)).
A coiled silver ring comprising five slender tiers and tapering terminals, the central three coils plain, the upper and lower most tiers decorated with punched rectangles within expanded elliptical panels.
ProvenanceAcquired in the late 1990s-2000.
Property of an East London gentleman.
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Viking Period Silver Ring and Bird Pendant Group
8th-10th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
A trio of silver jewellery items comprising: two slender annular rings with overlapping terminals and coiled collars; a free-running pendant in the form of a stylised bird with eye and body detailing, three suspension loops and remaining chain links below. 7.51 grams total, 22-53 mm
Fine condition.
Acquired in the late 1990s-2000. Property of an East London gentleman. -
Viking Period Pennanular Brooch Collection
Circa 9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
A mixed group of bronze penannular brooches: one with polyhedral finials; one with domed square finials; one with everted dragon-head finials. 124 grams, 46-67 mm
Acquired 1971-1972. From the collection of the vendor's father. Property of a London, UK, collector. -
Viking Age Coiled Bracelet Pair
Circa 8th-10th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
A pair of bracelets, each with a tapering body, arms overlapping at the bezel, forming coiled wire sleeves around the opposite shoulder. 112 grams total, 71-72 mm wide
Early 1990s London collection. Acquired on the UK art market. From a private collection, Lancashire, UK.
