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LOT 1879
Viking Whetstone Blade Sharpener Pendant
9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
5 1/8 in. (90 grams, 13 cm).
Comprising a round-section body pierced at one end with bronze suspension loops. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom 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.
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Viking Period Twisted Silver Penannular Brooch
9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Comprising a twisted penannular body with scrolled finials and a free-running tapering pin. 3.03 grams, 35 mm
UK private collection before 2000. On the UK art market. Property of a London gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Scandinavian Viking Silver-Gilt Filigree Box Brooch
Circa 10th-12th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £10,400
Comprising a squat cylindrical body with applied ornate cruciform motif to upper face, braided filigree to the side wall; hollow-formed; ring for attachment of a necklace or securing chain, pin-lug and catchplate to reverse. 12.5 grams, 41 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.12503-231367. 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. -
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Viking Age Bronze Dragon-Headed Ship Pendant
8th-10th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £624
Twisted wire loop with swivel joint and loop, vertical twisted pendant and pierced bar with horse-head finials; Finno-Ugric type; mounted on a custom-made stand. 140 grams total, pendant: 12.5 cm (18.8 cm including stand)
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.
