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LOT 1691
Viking Silver Twisted Ring
EARLY 9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 in. (8.62 grams, 27.28 mm overall, 18.24 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)).
Heavily patinated solid silver ring with thick braided bezel of three wires, flat butted reverse.
ProvenanceAcquired on the London art market, 1990s.
Private collection, London.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
Cf. Sedov, B.B., Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, pl.CXXXVII, item 14, for type.
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Late 10th-early 11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £520
A silver coin pierced to accept a bronze suspension loop, with second piercing; Long Cross Type, bare-headed bust left, voided long cross verso. 2.28 grams, 27.6 mm
From the private collection of a London gentleman, from his grandfather's collection formed before the early 1970s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Viking Bronze Pendant Cluster
Early 9th-11th century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £200
Comprising two hollow-formed serpentine spacers each with a loop at the outer end and a cluster of sheet bronze triangular dangles, median junction with loop and more triangular dangles. 96 grams, 24 cm
Acquired on the London art market, 1990s. Private collection, London. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Pre-Viking Bronze Brooch with Bull-Headed Lunar Pendants and Chain
7th-8th century A.D.Estimate: £1,800 - 2,400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £900
Comprising: a bow-brooch with chamfered edges to the shank and three transverse ribbed bars, scooped foot, the end of each bar with three holes to accept a length of chain formed of barrel-shaped links; four chains with a balustered stem and crescent pendant, the horns terminating in stylised bull-heads; the central chain terminating in a stylised wheel; longer chain attached to the outer bars; mounted on a custom-made stand. 670 grams total, chain: 23.5 cm
Acquired on the London art market, 1990s. Private collection, London. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12737-234051. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
