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Click here to subscribe9th-10th century AD. A bronze plaque with openwork centre and undulating border above, dragon-head finials, six loops below with links and goose-foot breloques. Cf. Sedov, B.B. Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, table XXIX (18"). 79 grams, 10cm (4"). From a North West London collection; previously acquired in the 1980s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
8th-10th century AD. A group of two bronze styli comprising: one with thick shaft, bulb and ornamental eraser with incised tendrils; one similar with tapering shaft, cross above the bulb and trapezoidal eraser blade. 21 grams total, 93-96mm (3 3/4"). From a North West London collection; previously acquired in the 1980s. [2, No Reserve] Fine condition.
10th-11th century AD. A domed bronze disc brooch with hub-and-spokes construction, five pellets to the centre, catch to the reverse and fixing point for pin-lugs. Cf. Beck, H. et al. Fibel und Fibeltracht, Berlin, 2000, fig.182. 13 grams, 44mm (1 3/4"). Property of a North West London gallery; formerly in a 1980s collection. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
9th-12th century AD. A pair of bronze ear spoons, one with balustered body with small scoop and suspension ring; the other with balustered body, small scoop and beast to one end; repaired. 12.6 grams, 61-68mm (2 1/4 - 2 3/4"). From the family collection of a London gentleman; formed in the late 1940s-1950s; thence by descent. [2, No Reserve] Fine condition.
10th-13th century AD. A matched pair of bronze Mordvinian omega brooches each a penannular hoop and two sub-triangular flanges with pierced lugs to the edges. 27 grams total, 62mm (2 1/2"). Property of a North West London gallery; formerly in a 1980s collection. [2, No Reserve] Fine condition.
10th-12th century AD. A bronze appliqué modelled in the half-round, rider on advancing horse with staff in one hand and reins in the other. See Sedov, B.B. Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987. 6.39 grams, 36mm (1 1/2"). From the family collection of a London gentleman; formed in the late 1940s-1950s; thence by descent. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.
9th-11th century AD. A bronze anchor-shaped mount with human mask to the shank, beast-heads to the ends of the arms, hatched body with trefoil finial, pierced central bulb and spike to the reverse. 10 grams, 46mm (1 3/4"). From the family collection of a London gentleman; formed in the late 1940s-1950s; thence by descent. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
10th-12th century AD. A restrung assemblage of bronze tubular beads with spacers, pelta-shaped dangles, discoid dangles with repoussé detailing and red glass oblate beads. See Sedov, B.B. Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, table CXVIII. 205 grams, 71cm total length (28"). Property of a professional gentleman, acquired 2011; formerly in a private collection formed before 1950. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
9th-12th century AD. A bronze neck-ring with ribs and collars to the lower edge, drum-shaped discoid panel with domes and rivets to the upper face, hook-and-eye closure to the reverse. 196g grams, 24cm (9 1/2"). Property of a professional gentleman, acquired 2011; formerly in a private collection formed before 1950. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
9th-11th century AD. A restrung necklace of graduated red glass and other beads with leaf-shaped bronze breloques, central bead suspending with four duck-foot pendants. Cf. Sedov, B.B. Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, plates XXIX, XXX, XXXV. 73 grams, 60cm (23 1/2"). From a North West London collection; previously acquired in the 1980s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
10th-12th century AD. A bronze appliqué modelled in the half-round, rider on advancing horse with axe in one hand and reins in the other. See Sedov, B.B. Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987. 5.68 grams, 37mm (1 1/2"). From the family collection of a London gentleman; formed in the late 1940s-1950s; thence by descent. [No Reserve] Fine condition, repaired.
6th century AD. A gilt-bronze mount comprising addorsed chip-carved beast-heads, C-shaped borders with sheet silver finish. See Webster, L. & Backhouse, J. The Making of England. Anglo-Saxon Art and Culture AD 600-900, London, 1991 for discussion. 11 grams, 23mm (1"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the 1970s. Fine condition.
5th-6th century AD. A gilt-bronze mount with addorsed S-curved animals, each with regardant head; pierced for attachment. See MacGregor, A. & Bolick, E. A Summary Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon Collections (Non-Ferrous Metals), Oxford, 1993 for discussion. 6.66 grams, 40mm (1 1/2"). Found Lincolnshire, UK. Fine condition.
9th-10th century AD. A bronze plaque with openwork centre and undulating border above, dragon-head finials, seven loops below with links and goose-foot dangles. Cf. Sedov, B.B. Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, table XXIX (18"). 116 grams, 12cm (4 3/4"). Property of a North West London gallery; formerly in a 1980s collection. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
9th-11th century AD. A hemispherical bronze vessel with conical stem to the underside, handle formed as bird's head and neck with annular eyes. 367 grams, 16cm (6 1/4"). From the family collection of a London gentleman; formed in the late 1940s-1950s; thence by descent. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
9th-11th century AD. A square gilt-bronze belt plaque with suspension loop to the underside for a fitting, spread-eagle image in low relief. See Fodor, I. et al. La Hongrie de l'An Mil. Naissance d'une Nation Européenne, Budapest, 1998. 5.32 grams, 26mm (1"). Property of a professional collector; acquired before 1990. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
10th-12th century AD. A matched pair of bronze pendants, each an openwork plaque with chains and duck-foot dangles. Cf. Golubeva, L.A. Zoomorfniye Ukrasheniia Finno-Ugrov, Moscow, 1979, pl.6, item 4. 162 grams total, 10cm (4"). From a European collection; previously in a large American collection formed in Chicago, Illinois, USA, in 1995; previously in the Mansees collection, formed 1950s-early 1990s. [2, No Reserve] Fine condition.
10th century AD. A tongue-shaped bronze strap end with raised Borre Style ring-chain ornament, wolf-head mask finial, silver cap with attachment hole. Cf. Thunmark-Nylén, L. Die Wikingerzeit Gotlands I.: Abbildungen der Graubfunde, Stockholm, 1992, Fig. 198, items 25-27, 28, 29. 19 grams, 53mm (2"). Property of a professional collector; acquired before 1990. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
9th-11th century AD. A mixed group of bronze items comprising: a scabbard mouth with applied median band, short chain loop to one edge and longer to the other; a rumbler bell and chain; an ear-scoop and chain. grams total, 17-20cm (6 3/4 - 8"). Property of a North West London gallery; formerly in a 1980s collection. [3, No Reserve] Fine condition.
11th century AD. A bronze stirrup mount of Williams's Type 6 with tongue-shaped body and beast-head above with loop, high-relief vertical line with lateral spurs, addorsed beast-heads to the shoulder, shallow base ledge and two large attachment holes. Cf. Williams, D. Late Saxon Stirrup-Strap Mounts, York, 1997, p.43. 26 grams, 51mm (2"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the 1970s. Fine condition.
9th-12th century AD. A bronze comb with openwork decoration, to the top two stylised horses, engraved roundels to the body; series of teeth below; suspension ring to the top. 12 grams, 66mm (2 1/2"). From a North West London collection; previously acquired in the 1980s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
9th-12th century AD. A drum-shaped bronze pendant with pierced sides, ribbed loop, concentric rings to each flat face and central fylfot motif. Cf. Sedov, B.B. Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, pl.II, item 19. 22 grams, 31mm (1 1/4"). Property of a professional collector; acquired before 1990. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
9th-12th century AD. A bronze pendant of a bird, possibly a raven, with hatched detailing to the body, tang point to represent feet; large rectangular tab with rounded top, pierced for suspension. 6.66 grams, 32mm (1 1/4"). From a North West London collection; previously acquired in the 1980s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
10th-11th century AD. A bronze bridle fitting comprising a bulb and lateral bars with pierced lug to each end. See Williams, D. Anglo-Scandinavian Horse Harness Fittings, Finds Research Group Datasheet 39, 2007. 22 grams, 75mm (3"). Ex Smith collection, Coventry, UK; found West Midlands. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
9th-11th century AD. A large bronze neckring formed from round-section bars twisted about their own axis, with loop finial. 310 grams, 28.5cm (11 1/4"). Property of a North West London gallery; formerly in a 1980s collection. It is believed that the larger neck-rings were intended to adorn statues of the gods in temples rather than for human use. [No Reserve] Fine condition; one finial absent.
10th-12th century AD. A suite of bronze strap fittings comprising: buckle with triangular plate; tongue-shaped tag; eighteen bronze triangular appliqués with recurved horns to the apex. See Fodor, I. et al. La Hongrie de l'An Mil. Naissance d'une Nation Européenne, Budapest, 1998. 23 grams, 11-30mm (1/2 - 1 1/4"). Property of a North West London gallery; formerly in a 1980s collection. [20, No Reserve] Fine condition.
7th century AD. A bronze plate brooch of a bird of prey with arched neck, coiled beak, piriform hip, coiled claw, L-shaped wing and pelta-shaped tail; gilt and enamelled detailing; pin-lug and catch to the reverse. Cf. Franceschi, G., Jorn, A. & Magnus, B. Fuglen, Dyret og Mennesket i Nordisk Jernalderkunst, vol.2, Borgen, 2005, item 63. 33 grams, 64mm (2 1/2"). From the collection of an Essex gentleman; acquired on the UK art market in the 1990s. Fine condition, usage wear.
11th-13th century AD. A matched pair of bronze Mordvinian omega brooches each a penannular hoop and two sub-triangular flanges with pierced lugs to the edges, wire dangles. 26 grams total, 55mm (2 1/4"). Property of a North West London gallery; formerly in a 1980s collection. [2, No Reserve] Fine condition.
9th century AD and earlier. A restrung group of glass, crystal and carnelian beads, mainly polyhedral, tabular and globular types, with bronze rumbler bells and a bronze lattice breloques. 38 grams, 22cm (8 1/2"). From a private collection; previously in an old central Asian collection; acquired in the late 1940s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
8th-9th century AD. A bronze disc with four T-shaped voids, ring-and-dot decoration to both faces. Cf. MacGregor, A. et al. A Summary Catalogue of the Continental Archaeological Collections, Oxford, 1997, p.64. 30 grams, 47mm (1 3/4"). Property of a North West London gallery; formerly in a 1980s collection. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.
11th-12th century AD. A miniature bronze axe-head pendant of Scandinavian type (also widespread in the historical Rus region), with a long blade and spurs to the inner edges; the thick neck pierced for suspension; punched motifs and panels of cross hatching. Cf. Korshyn, V.E. Yazcheskye Priveski Drevnei Rusi X-XIV Vekov, volume I, Moscow, 2013, item D.2.02-03. 8.91 grams, 52mm (2"). From a North West London collection; previously acquired in the 1980s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
9th-11th century AD. A suite of bronze belt mounts comprising: buckle with integral triangular plate; a tongue-shaped strap end; twenty-five chevron-shaped interlocking appliqués with enamel detailing; Central European workmanship. See Fodor, I. et al. La Hongrie de l'An Mil. Naissance d'une Nation Européenne, Budapest, 1998. 44 grams total, 10-30mm (1/4 - 1"). From a North West London collection; previously acquired in the 1980s. [27, No Reserve] Fine condition.
10th-12th century AD. A mixed group comprising: a crescent plaque with faux-granulation; two small bronze studs. 23 grams total, 20-78mm (3/4 - 3"). From a European collection; previously in a large American collection formed in Chicago, Illinois, USA, in 1995; previously in the Mansees collection; formed 1950s-early 1990s. [3, No Reserve] Fine condition.
9th century AD or later. A glass bead mounted on a bronze loop, marvered trails and facing mask ornament. Cf. Thunmark-Nylén, L. Die Wikingerzeit Gotlands II: Typentafeln, Stockholm, 1998, pl.316. 9.29 grams, 25mm (1"). Property of a professional collector; acquired before 1990. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.
9th-12th century AD. A restrung group of glass beads of globular and polyhedral types and barrel-shaped bronze beads with applied rings, hoop with crescent pendant. 39 grams, 17cm (6 3/4"). From a private collection; previously in an old central Asian collection; acquired in the late 1940s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
10th century AD. A bronze scabbard chape with scooped upper edge to each face, low-relief dragon and bird motifs with pierced detailing; lobe to the lower face. See Paulsen, P. Schwertortbänder der Wikingerzeit, Stuttgart, 1953 for discussion. 57 grams, 73mm (3"). From the family collection of a London gentleman; formed in the late 1940s-1950s; thence by descent. Extremely fine condition.
10th-11th century AD. A bronze disc brooch with radiating lugs and inset enamel pellets, raised disc with enamel starburst cloisons and ventral concentric rings, hinge to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 1315. 5.46 grams, 25mm (1"). Property of a Dutch collector; acquired on the European art market before 2000. Fine condition.
9th-11th century AD. A mixed group of bronze belt fittings and buckle with plate. See Fodor, I. et al. La Hongrie de l'An Mil. Naissance d'une Nation Européenne, Budapest, 1998. 79 grams total, 17-55mm (3/4 - 2 1/4"). From a North West London collection; previously acquired in the 1980s. [16, No Reserve] Fine condition.
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