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LOT 1349
Viking Silver Ring with Engraved Design
9TH-12TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (4.50 grams, 20.48 mm overall, 17.10 mm internal diameter (approximate size British K 1/2, USA 5 1/2, Europe 10.58, Japan 10)).
Composed of a coiled body with expanded central section decorated with a raised medial rib and punched zigzags above and below. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
LiteratureCf. The British Museum, museum number 1852,0329.242, for broad type, in silver.
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Viking Age Bronze Comb
10th-12th century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
Featuring a scalloped handle with openwork scrolling tendrils, complete set of teeth below. 16.5 grams, 44 mm
Acquired 1980-2000. Ex property of an American collector.
Norsemen were particularly fastidious about their appearance. The hair and beard were important to the men, for making a statement and to intimidate their opponents. Early combs were made from antler or bone and carried in a small pouch; high status combs were later made from metal (mainly bronze) and have been found as grave goods. -
Viking Age Gilt Bronze Mount with Cross and Lobes
9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Within a faux ropework roundel, raised ovals in each quarter and central boss. 29.6 grams, 39 mm
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s. -
Viking Age Iron Bearded Axehead
11th-13th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Finno-Ugrian with curved blade, swept rear edge, square chin, socket with downwards flanged sides. 602 grams, 16.5 cm
Acquired 1971-1972. From the collection of the vendor's father. Property of a London, UK, collector.
This type of bearded axe seems to correspond to the category of Eastern Axes inside the Viking axe classification. Usually these bearded axeheads (skeggöks) had a longer edge, designed to split tree trunks into planks and beams. Some of the bearded axes were known as halfÞynna öx; the neck on such 'half thin axe' was thinly forged, to make it lighter. Bearded axes of this type appear also in the weaponry of people from the Baltic.
