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LOT 1238
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
VIKING PERIOD SILVER PIN
8TH-10TH CENTURY A.D.
5 in. (6.3 grams, 12.5 cm).
8TH-10TH CENTURY A.D.
5 in. (6.3 grams, 12.5 cm).
A silver dress- or hair-pin comprising a tapering round-section stem and conical finial; stem tip absent. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Acquired in the late 1990s-2000.
Property of an East London gentleman.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Arbman, H., Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940, pl.169.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
