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LOT 1319
Viking Silver Openwork Dragon Pendant
10TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (3.72 grams, 32 mm).
An integral loop open to the rear, openwork regardant dragon with tendrils extending to the rim. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired in the 1990s.
Previously the property of a German collector.
From the collection of a North American gentleman.
See Korshyn, V.E., Yazcheskye Priveski Drevnei Rysi X-XIV Vekov, Moscow, 2013, for discussion.
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9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
The hoop formed from overlapping arms. 7.54 grams, 26.22 mm overall, 17.82 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M 1/2, USA 6 1/4, Europe 13.09, Japan 12)
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s. -
Viking Age Stamped Silver Bar Group
Circa 10th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
One rectangular in section and punch-decorated with tessellating pellets-in-triangles; one tapering with carinated side edges, displaying a single column of punch-decorated pellets-in-triangles. 24.7 grams total, 34-59 mm
Acquired on the London art market, 1990s. -
Viking Silver Faux Twisted Ring
9th-11th century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
Composed of a flat-section hoop base and expanded shoulders and bezel. 3.42 grams, 25.86 mm overall, 21.22 mm internal diameter (approximate size British U 1/2, USA 10 1/4, Europe 23.15, Japan 22)
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
