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LOT 1495
Viking Stamped Silver Mount
9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 in. (2.28 grams, 30 mm).
With central repoussé dome, star motif around with punched annulet trails to the arms. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
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Viking Age Silver-Gilt Filigree Pendant with Conjoined Ravens
9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £5,460
The upper face decorated with a two-headed filigree raven, raised ropework border, suspension loop with pyramids of granules continuing onto the reverse. 6.26 grams, 42 mm
Private collection formed in Europe in the 1980s. Westminster collection, central London, UK. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.203746.
Pairs of ravens were considered auspicious in medieval Scandinavian society. In pre-Christian times, two such birds were the informants of the god Odin, who relayed news of the deeds of men. They were also carrion birds, frequenting battlefields to feast on the bodies of fallen warriors. -
Viking Age Bronze Zoomorphic Buckle Collection
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From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s. -
Viking Twisted Silver Wire Ring
9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
Comprising a hoop formed from overlapping arms and plaited bezel embellished with slender twisted wire thread. 6.60 grams, 26.91 mm overall, 19.95 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S 1/2, USA 9 1/4, Europe 20.63, Japan 19)
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
