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LOT 1257
Viking Period Silver Hair Braid Ring
CIRCA 8TH-10TH CENTURY A.D.
5/8 in. (8.16 grams, 15 mm).
A silver hair ring of coiled form, composed of a roughly round-section body with tapering, rounded terminals. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired in the late 1990s-2000.
Property of an East London gentleman.
See Griciuviene, E., Žiemgaliai. The Semigalians, Vilnius, 2005 p.184.
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Viking Period Silver Bracelet with Bee
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A slender silver child's bracelet, composed of a decoratively twisted round-section hoop with overlapping terminals, one formed with a stylised bee or other winged insect. 1.91 grams, 55 mm high
Acquired in the late 1990s-2000. Property of an East London gentleman. -
Viking Age Silver Gripping Beast Pendant
Late 10th-early 11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
A silver Scandinavian pendant of Riddarholmen type with integral loop; the openwork plaque with banded border and four panels, internal stylised zoomorph with hatched panel to the hip, gripping three-fingered hands to the body and border, two detailed feet, clearly visible facing mask below the loop with pellet eyes. 4.51 grams, 29 mm
Private collection formed in Europe in the 1980s. Westminster collection, central London, UK.
This type of pendant was also widespread in the historical Rus region, centred on Kiev. -
Viking Period Sword Belt Mount Set
Circa 9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £572
A suite of bronze and iron fittings for a display belt including a buckle with openwork plate, tongue-shaped end, rectangular repoussé mounts, some with slots to the lower edge to accept a strap to mount a purse, knife or other item, strap-distributor with circular central element and three attachment mounts. 130 grams total, 17-97 mm
Acquired 1971-1972. From the collection of the vendor's father. Property of a London, UK, collector.
