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LOT 1693
Estimate
GBP (£) 80 - 100
EUR (€) 93 - 116
USD ($) 107 - 134
(1 Bid, Reserve met)
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(1 Bid, Reserve met) | Current bid: £5
VIKING PERIOD TWISTED BRONZE NECK TORC
10TH-13TH CENTURY A.D.
6 3/4 in. (84 grams, 17 cm).
10TH-13TH CENTURY A.D.
6 3/4 in. (84 grams, 17 cm).
Penannular neck torc with tapering terminals. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Acquired on the European art market in the 1980s, and thence by descent.
From an important private family collection of arms and armour.
LITERATURE:
See Lehtosalo-Hilander, P-L., Luistari: A History of Weapons and Ornaments, Helsinki, 2000.
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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.
