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Lot 418

Polish Red Cross medal Republic (P.C.K.) 4th class (Bronze Tailors replacement). VF

Lot 1020

Later 6th-7th century AD. A silver sword mount formed as a central square panel with cell above, four beast-head arms; the cell with inset garnet cloison and crimped gold foil behind; the centre hollow with slider-bar to the reverse; each arm a stylised beast-head with bilinear collar, bilinear brow-ridge and nasal, pellet eyes and nostrils with bilinear frames. See Franceschi, G., Jorn, A. & Magnus, B. Mennesker, Guder og Masker i Nordisk Jernalderkunst, vol.1, Borgen, 2005; Hammond, B. British Artefacts vol.1 - Early Anglo-Saxon, Witham, 2009; Menghin, W. Das Schwert im Frühen Mittelalter, Stuttgart, 1983; Pollington, S., Kerr, L. & Hammond, B. Wayland's Work: Anglo-Saxon Art, Myth & Material Culture from the 4th to 7th century, Ely, 2010; Mortimer, P. Woden's Warriors. Warriors and Warfare in 6th-7th Century Northern Europe, Ely, 2011. Supplied with a positive X-Ray Fluorescence analysis certificate. Sword pyramids were once a very rare class of find, discovered only in very high-status burials such as Niederstotzingen (Germany), Sutton Hoo Mound 1 (Suffolk, England) and the Broomfield barrow (Essex, England). Since the 1980s, a quantity of such finds have come to light and the object-class is now better understood. They are found predominantly in England, the Rhineland, central Europe and southern Scandinavia, and were a short-lived display item. The classic form is a truncated hollow gold (or silver, or bronze) pyramid with a bar to the reverse, inset garnet and glass plaques to the four faces and top (Pollington et al., fig.8.52 and plates 19, 54, 55; Hammond, p.73-4; Menghin, map 22). Several variant forms do exist, such as the octagonal-base and the conical types (Hammond, 2009, item 1.4.2.2-f; Mortimer, 2011, p.117). Another common Continental variant includes a flat-section rectangular plaque, as well as a form with curved edges to the plaque (Menghin, map 23). The present example with four beast-heads is apparently unique, although it has parallels in later harness and other mounts. The beast-heads have close parallels on the headplate of a 6th c. silver bow-brooch from Stora Gairvide, Gotland (Franceschi et all, item 75) and on the footplate of another from a burial mound at Sandal, Norway (Franceschi et al., item 66). The exact purpose of the pyramids is not known, but when they occur in graves they are usually placed in pairs high on the sword's scabbard (Menghin, p.150 and fig.90) which suggests that they were used in the suspension of the scabbard from its belt, or more evocatively in the fastening of textile 'peace-bands' which secured the sword in its scabbard and provided a very visible demonstration that the owner did not intend to draw it in haste (Mortimer, p.116). 18 grams, 39mm (1 1/2"). Property of a Scottish gentleman; acquired from continental Europe in the early 1960s; gifted to his daughter in the early 1980s; thence by descent 2004. "Fine condition, usage wear to upper face."

Lot 1024

Late 10th-early 11th century AD. A bronze Scandiavian pendant of Norelund type (also widespread in the historical Rus, Upper and Middle Dnieper region), with integral suspension loop; the openwork plaque with three-band border and four panels, internal stylised zoomorph with hatched panel to the hip, gripping hands to the body and border, facing mask below the loop. Cf. Korshyn, V.E. Yazicheskiye Priveski Drevniye Rusi X-XIV Vekov, Moscow, 2013, items K.1.02-04. There is a class of discoid pendants with banded borders and contorted figures found in the hinterland of the Baltic region, associated with the influence of Scandinavian settlers. The design of these items recalls specific elements of Scandinavian art - for example, the 'gripping hands' motif is a feature of the Oseberg Style named after the famous Norwegian ship-burial. Oseberg Style is associated with the beginnings of the Viking age, and was current in the 9th century when Scandinavian settlers began to establish centres of trade and political control in the area of the rivers Dnieper and Volga. The motif has been interpreted as a horse and linked with various legends and mythic figures, including Sigurð's fight with the dragon Fafnir. 6.26 grams, 34mm (1 1/2"). From an old Munich collection; acquired on the German art market before 2000. "Fine condition, usage wear."

Lot 1026

9th-12th century AD. A flat-section gilt-bronze Scandinavian type disc with central pellet, hexagonal border and twelve bosses; integral loop with lateral lugs. 8.12 grams, 34mm (1 1/2"). Private collection, UK; formed in the 1980s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

Lot 1027

10th-13th century AD. A mixed group of bronze pendants comprising: one discoid with raised voided cross, pellets to the arms and one central; a disc with T-shaped voids leaving a cross; a ropework volute scroll; a disc with pelletted border, central rosette. Cf. Sedov, B.B. Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, table XL item 11, table LI, item 18, table LVIII, item 19, table LXVIII, item 10. 11 grams, 22-33mm (1 - 1 1/4"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the 1990s. [4, No Reserve] Fine condition.

Lot 1028

10th-11th century AD. A bronze discoid Scandinavian type pendant (also widespread in the historical Rus, Middle Dnieper region), with integral loop, pelletted border enclosing a low-relief image of a male face between two birds, grasped by arms at the necks, small loop to the top. Cf. Korshyn, V.E. Yazcheskye Priveski Drevnei Rusi X-XIV Vekov, Moscow, 2013, item M.2.02. 1.61 grams, 19mm (3/4"). Property of an American collector; acquired 1980-2000. Fine condition.

Lot 1030

9th-12th century AD. A bronze discoid Scandinavian type pendant with raised rim and integral loop, cruciform motif in high relief with scrolls and bosses. 6.76 grams, 35mm (1 1/2"). From an old Munich collection; acquired on the German art market before 2000. [No Reserve] Fine condition; worn.

Lot 1031

10th-12th century AD. A flat-section bronze openwork Scandinavian type pendant depicting a facing horseman holding a kontos spear in both hands. 2.82 grams, 30mm (1 1/4"). From an old Munich collection; acquired on the German art market before 2000. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

Lot 1033

9th-13th century AD. A flat-section bronze lunate Scandinavian type pendant with integral suspension loop, median loop to the inner edge of the curve; the finials formed as profile wolf-heads. 11 grams, 44mm (1 3/4"). Property of a German collector; acquired in the 1990s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

Lot 1034

9th-12th century AD. A gilt-bronze discoid Scandinavian style pendant with integral loop and florid scrolls. 2.88 grams, 27mm (1"). Property of a German collector; acquired in the 1990s. [No Reserve] Fair condition.

Lot 1035

10th-12th century AD. A bronze cruciform pendant with loop detail to each arm, pierced lug above; hollow to the reverse with stud. 2.87 grams, 22mm (1"). Property of a German collector; acquired in the 1990s. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.

Lot 1037

10th-12th century AD. A miniature bronze axehead with a straight-edged blade and horn to the inner edge; the thick neck pierced for suspension; punched motifs to both faces of the blade. Cf. Griciuviene, E. Žiemgaliai. The Semigalians, Vilnius, 2005, item 1114. Known as an axe of Perun amulet, these are mostly found in Russia and parts of Scandinavia. They have been associated with the Slavic god Perun, the supreme deity of the pagan Slavs who shared many characteristics with the Viking Thor. Perun carried a weapon of similar shape and function to Thor's hammer, which was worn as an amulet by his followers. Two styles of Perun axe amulets are known; style I resembles a battle axe with a knob-like protrusion at one end. Type II (of which this is an example) show a symmetrically shaped broad blade with two horn-like protrusions diametrically opposite on the upper and lower side. Like Thor's hammer, they were worn to invoke the protection of the god. 12 grams, 52mm (2"). Property of an American collector; acquired 1980-2000. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

Lot 1038

9th-12th century AD. A bronze axehead pendant with winged socket, triangular blade and lobe to the inner edge; punched point and chevron ornament to both faces of the blade; Baltic workmanship. Cf. Griciuviene, E. Žiemgaliai. The Semigalians, Vilnius, 2005, item 1114. Known as an axe of Perun amulet, these are mostly found in Russia and parts of Scandinavia. They have been associated with the Slavic god Perun, the supreme deity of the pagan Slavs who shared many characteristics with the Viking Thor. Perun carried a weapon of similar shape and function to Thor's hammer, which was worn as an amulet by his followers. Two styles of Perun axe amulets are known; style I resembles a battle axe with a knob-like protrusion at one end. Type II (of which this is an example) show a symmetrically shaped broad blade with two horn-like protrusions diametrically opposite on the upper and lower side. Like Thor's hammer, they were worn to invoke the protection of the god. 18 grams, 57mm (2 1/4"). Property of an American collector; acquired 1980-2000. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

Lot 1039

11th-12th century AD. A pair of bronze discoid Scandinavian type pendants (also widespread in the historical Rus region), one with a band of raised bosses and the other with addorsed c-scroll motifs. 20 grams total, 33-37mm (1 1/4 - 1 1/2"). Property of an American collector; acquired 1980-2000. [2, No Reserve] Fine condition.

Lot 1040

9th-12th century AD. A bronze mount comprising a loop and plaque formed as a volute scroll with extended wings; three lugs to the reverse. 6.41 grams, 40mm (1 3/4"). Property of an American collector; acquired 1980-2000. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

Lot 1043

12th-13th century AD. A bronze flat-section horse with raised tail, head modelled in the round; loop to each foot and the tail. 5.47 grams, 31mm (1 1/4"). Property of an American collector; acquired 1980-2000. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

Lot 1044

10th-12th century AD. A flat-section discoid tinned-bronze plaque with scrolled edges, heart-shaped void with reserved barb; hatched panels to the face; pierced lug above. 3.21 grams, 30mm (1 1/4"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the 1990s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

Lot 1045

11th-12th century AD. A thick flat-section bronze discoid Scandinavian type pendant (also widespread in the historical Rus region) with integral ribbed loop, linear border enclosing a band of bosses with loops, central boss with collar. 11 grams, 37mm (1 1/2"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the 1990s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

Lot 1046

9th-12th century AD. A bronze pendant with piriform face and raised border, pellets above and broad D-section loop. 2.61 grams, 23mm (1"). From an old Munich collection; acquired on the German art market before 2000. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

Lot 1050

11th-12th century AD. A bronze Scandinavian type axehead pendant (also widespread in the historical Rus region), with a straight-edged blade and horn to the inner edge; the thick neck pierced for suspension; punched motifs to both faces of the blade. Cf. Korshyn, V.E. Yazcheskye Priveski Drevnei Rusi X-XIV Vekov, volume I, Moscow, 2013, item D.1.02-06. Known as an axe of Perun amulet, these are mostly found in Russia and parts of Scandinavia. They have been associated with the Slavic god Perun, the supreme deity of the pagan Slavs who shared many characteristics with the Viking Thor. Perun carried a weapon of similar shape and function to Thor's hammer, which was worn as an amulet by his followers. Two styles of Perun axe amulets are known; style I resembles a battle axe with a knob-like protrusion at one end. Type II (of which this is an example) show a symmetrically shaped broad blade with two horn-like protrusions diametrically opposite on the upper and lower side. Like Thor's hammer, they were worn to invoke the protection of the god. 7.93 grams, 40mm (1 1/2"). Property of an American collector; acquired 1980-2000. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

Lot 1053

6th-10th century AD. A flat-section discoid bronze pendant with integral suspension loop, high-relief figure of a winged saint on horseback with a spear (St. Michael?); Baltic or eastern European workmanship. 2.11 grams, 25mm (1"). Private collection, UK; formed in the 1980s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

Lot 1054

11th-12th century AD. A curved miniature bronze axe-head Scandinavian type pendant (also widespread in the historical Rus region), with a long slicing blade and recurved horns to the inner edges; punched motif to the neck and blade. Cf. Korshyn, V.E. Yazcheskye Priveski Drevnei Rusi X-XIV Vekov, volume I, Moscow, 2013, item D.2.02-03. Known as an axe of Perun amulet, these are mostly found in Russia and parts of Scandinavia. They have been associated with the Slavic god Perun, the supreme deity of the pagan Slavs who shared many characteristics with the Viking Thor. Perun carried a weapon of similar shape and function to Thor's hammer, which was worn as an amulet by his followers. Two styles of Perun axe amulets are known; style I resembles a battle axe with a knob-like protrusion at one end. Type II (of which this is an example) show a symmetrically shaped broad blade with two horn-like protrusions diametrically opposite on the upper and lower side. Like Thor's hammer, they were worn to invoke the protection of the god. 8.80 grams, 48mm (2"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the 1990s. [No Reserve] Fine condition; small casting flaw.

Lot 1058

12th-13th century AD. A flat-section crescentic bronze Scandinavian type pendant (also widespread in the historical Rus region), with beast-head finials, panels of simulated granulation, pierced lug above. 3.36 grams, 24mm (1"). From an old Munich collection; acquired on the German art market before 2000. [No Reserve] Fine condition; part of loop absent.

Lot 1060

10th-11th century AD. A convex gilt-bronze mount with lateral lugs to the edge, substantial loop above; a stylised human mask to the boss with pellet eyes and segmented facial features. The mask is reminiscent of the faces represented on 11th century Anglo-Scandinavian stirrup mounts of Williams's Type 4. 6.42 grams, 29mm (1 1/4"). From an old Munich collection; acquired on the German art market before 2000. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

Lot 1061

10th-12th century AD. A discoid bronze bifacial Scandinavian type pendant (also widespread in the historical Rus region), with pierced lug, beaded border surrounding a design of scrolls and pellets. 6.42 grams, 26mm (1"). From an old Munich collection; acquired on the German art market before 2000. Very fine condition.

Lot 1062

10th-11th century AD. A bronze discoid Scandinavian type pendant (also widespread in the historical Rus region), with central raven motif with spread wings, raised border. Cf. Korshyn, V.E. Yazicheskiye Priveski Drevniye Rusi X-XIV Vekov, volume III, Moscow, 2013, item L5-8. 5.60 grams, 32mm (1 1/4"). From an old Munich collection; acquired on the German art market before 2000. Fair condition; loop cracked. Rare.

Lot 1063

10th-11th century AD. A bronze discoid Scandinavian type pendant (also widespread in the historical Rus region) with integral loop, central boss with reserved radiating arms on a plain field. Cf. Korshyn, V.E. Yazcheskye Priveski Drevnei Rusi X-XIV Vekov, volume I, Moscow, 2013, item B.3.03. 8.02 grams, 32mm (1 1/4"). Property of a German collector; acquired in the 1990s. Fine condition.

Lot 1064

11th-13th century AD. A mixed group of bronze Scandinavian type pendants (also widespread in the historical Rus region), comprising: a trefoil with circular holes to the lateral arms; a quatrefoil plaque with lattice centre; a miniature eagle's claw. Cf. Korshyn, V.E. Yazcheskye Priveski Drevnei Rusi X-XIV Vekov, volume I, Moscow, 2013, item A.1.06-A.1.10. 7.92 grams, 20-35mm (3/4 - 1 1/2"). Property of a German collector; acquired in the 1990s. [3, No Reserve] Fine condition.

Lot 1065

11th-12th century AD. A mixed group of four bronze Type C3 and C4, possibly Scandinavian type pendants (also widespread in the historical Rus region) comprising: three formed as a miniature knife in its sheath; one similar with two blades. Cf. Korshyn, V.E. Yazcheskye Priveski Drevnei Rusi X-XIV Vekov, volume I, Moscow, 2013, item C.3.01-3. 21 grams, 36-56mm (1 1/2 - 2 1/4"). From an old Munich collection; acquired on the German art market before 2000. [4, No Reserve] Fine condition.

Lot 1066

10th-12th century AD. A group of three bronze lunate Scandinavian type pendants (also widespread in the historical Rus region), each with beaded surface and five raised bosses, broad integral loop. 52 grams total, 48-52mm (2"). From an old Munich collection; acquired on the German art market before 2000. [3] Fine condition.

Lot 1067

10th-12th century AD. A mixed group of five bronze discoid pendants, three with raised bosses to one face; one pierced in two places. 34 grams total, 31-37mm (1 1/4 - 1 1/2"). Property of an American collector; acquired 1980-2000. [5, No Reserve] Fine condition.

Lot 1068

10th-12th century AD. A mixed group of bronze discoid Scandinavian type pendants (also widespread in the historical Rus region), with concentric bands of raised pellets. 28 grams, 30-39mm (1 1/4 - 1 1/2"). Property of an American collector; acquired 1980-2000. [3, No Reserve] Fine condition.

Lot 1069

10th-14th century AD. A mixed group of bronze pendants comprising: a looped trefoil with two hooks; two discoid plaque with pellets and scroll; a miniature iron axehead pierced behind the blade; a miniature bronze axehead. 39 grams total, 21-46mm (3/4 - 1 3/4"). Property of an American collector; acquired 1980-2000. [5, No Reserve] Fine condition. one repaired.

Lot 1070

11th-13th century AD. A mixed group of bronze pendants comprising: a ring with annulets; a triangular claw; a triple-loop; a goat with double tail. Cf. Korshyn, V.E. Yazcheskye Priveski Drevnei Rusi X-XIV Vekov, volume I, Moscow, 2013, item A.1.06-A.1.10. 10 grams total, 23-29mm (1 - 1 1/4"). Property of an American collector; acquired 1980-2000. [4, No Reserve] Fine condition.

Lot 1071

10th-12th century AD. A mixed group of bronze Scandinavian type pendants (also widespread in the historical Rus region) comprising: one discoid with raised kolovrot motif; one similar with addorsed scrolls; one discoid with openwork running scrolls, traces of gilding; one crescentic with chevron and pellets. Cf. Korshyn, V.E. Yazcheskye Priveski Drevnei Rusi X-XIV Vekov, volume I, Moscow, 2013, item B.3.03. 22 grams total, 26-34mm (1 - 1 1/2"). Property of an American collector; acquired 1980-2000. [4, No Reserve] Fine condition; one fragmentary.

Lot 1072

10th-12th century AD. A mixed group of bronze pendants comprising: one discoid, remains of gilding; one discoid with rosette; one lozengiform with pellets; one a ring with triangle to the lower edge; one a bifacial cross patté. 10 grams, 21-28mm (3/4 - 1"). Property of an American collector; acquired 1980-2000. [5, No Reserve] Fine condition.

Lot 1073

10th-12th century AD. A mixed group of bronze Scandinavian type pendants comprising: an openwork disc with opposed scrolls; one similar with palmette; a gilt fleur-de-lys. 15 grams total, 28-36mm (1 - 1 1/2"). From an old Munich collection; acquired on the German art market before 2000. [3, No Reserve] Fine condition.

Lot 1074

10th-13th century AD. A mixed group of bronze Scandinavian type pendants (also widespread in the historical Rus region), comprising: a pelta-shaped axehead pendant; three claws, each with integral loop. Cf. Korshyn, V.E. Yazcheskye Priveski Drevnei Rusi X-XIV Vekov, volume I, Moscow, 2013, item A.1.06-A.1.10. 16 grams total, 18-25mm (3/4 - 1"). Property of an American collector; acquired 1980-2000. [4, No Reserve] Fine condition.

Lot 1075

10th-12th century AD. A mixed group of bronze Scandinavian type pendants comprising: one openwork with scrolled tendrils; one with raised scrolls and central pellet; one with raised scroll motif, traces of gilding, replacement ribbed loop. 8.76 grams, 23-26mm (1"). Property of a German collector; acquired in the 1990s. [3, No Reserve] Fine condition.

Lot 1076

10th-13th century AD. A mixed bronze group of Scandinavian pendants (also widespread in the historical Rus region), comprising: a crescentic plaque with ribbed detailing, trefoil to the inner arc, two attachment lugs to the reverse; a pendant with rounded upper edge, three horns each with a beast-head finial, hatched central panel and lobed suspension loop; a crescentic pendant with ropework border, six raised bosses, thick loop. 26 grams total, 36-40mm (1 1/2"). Property of an American collector; acquired 1980-2000. [3, No Reserve] Fine condition.

Lot 1078

10th-12th century AD. A mixed bronze Scandinavian type pendants (also widespread in the historical Rus region) comprising: two openwork disc pendants each with a cross potent within the frame, pierced suspension lug; a bifacial pendant with opposed ropework scrolls, loop above. 8.61 grams total, 24 - 29mm (1 - 1 1/4"). Property of an American collector; acquired 1980-2000. [3, No Reserve] Fine condition; scroll pendant worn.

Lot 1081

10th-12th century AD. A mixed group of bronze pendants comprising: one discoid, integral loop, low-relief image of a bird with spread wings; one discoid, openwork image of a bird, pellets to the border; one discoid, ropework border, openwork cross with green iridescent glass insert to the reverse; one a forked plaque with scrolled edges, pellet detailing. See Korshyn, V.E. Yazicheskiye Priveski Drevniye Rusi X-XIV Vekov, Moscow, 2013, volume III, L33. 14 grams total, 23-26mm From an old Munich collection; acquired on the German art market before 2000. [4, No Reserve] Fine condition.

Lot 1083

12th-13th century AD. An Eastern European bronze tubular finial, barrel-shaped with ribbed mouths, curved lateral beak. Cf. Griciuviene, E. Žiemgaliai. The Semigalians, Vilnius, 2005, item 881. 25 grams, 23mm (1"). From an old Munich collection; acquired on the German art market before 2000. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

Lot 1084

12th-13th century AD. A mixed group comprising: two bronze staff terminals, each raven's head on a tubular socket; a similar head on a rod, pierced at the eyes; Baltic workmanship. Cf. Griciuviene, E. Žiemgaliai. The Semigalians, Vilnius, 2005, item 881. 79 grams, 36-51mm (1 1/2 - 2"). Property of an American collector; acquired 1980-2000. [3, No Reserve] Fine condition.

Lot 1086

12th-13th century AD. A mixed group comprising: a bronze raven-head staff terminal with openwork beak; a barrel-shaped tubular sleeve. Cf. Griciuviene, E. Žiemgaliai. The Semigalians, Vilnius, 2005, item 881. 93 grams, 29-45mm (1 1/4 - 1 3/4"). Property of an American collector; acquired 1980-2000. [2, No Reserve] Fine condition.

Lot 1088

9th-12th century AD. A Scandinavian type silvered bronze disc with openwork image of an advancing horse with pricked ear, piriform shoulder and hip, raised tail with bifid looped ends. 2.63 grams, 34mm (1 1/4"). Property of an American collector; acquired 1980-2000. [No Reserve] Fine condition; front leg and border partly absent.

Lot 1089

9th-12th century AD. A cast T-shaped bronze votive hammer-shaped object with triangular-section head, square-section shank with running spandrel motif to each face. 9.36 grams, 47mm (1 3/4"). Property of an American collector; acquired 1980-2000. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

Lot 1092

7th-8th century AD. A matched pair of bronze Semigalian dress-pins, each a substantial tapering shaft with loop below the cruciform head, knop finial to each arm and silver plaque to the forward face with pelletted ornament; ring passing through the loop connecting to a 'cocked-hat' plaque with silver plaque, stylised face from billets and pellets, three loops to the lower edge with double-ring chains, Baltic workmanship. Cf. Griciuviene, E. Žiemgaliai. The Semigalians, Vilnius, 2005, item 470. 83 grams total, 14.5cm (5 3/4"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the 1990s. [2] Fine condition.

Lot 1095

9th-12th century AD. A slightly convex gilt-bronze Scandinavian type re-used mount (also widespread in the historical Rus region), with scooped upper edge, raised motif of a crested bird with hatched wing; pierced for attachment. Cf. Korshyn, V.E. Yazcheskye Priveski Drevnei Rusi X-XIV Vekov, volume III, Moscow, 2013, item L.33. 7.32 grams, 36mm (1 1/2"). From an old Munich collection; acquired on the German art market before 2000. Fine condition.

Lot 1098

10th-12th century AD. A bronze mount, slightly convex to the reverse, formed as a clean-shaven male face modelled in the half-round, with almond eyes and scrolled plaques to the brow, angular nose and chin; the nose with large transverse hole to accept a ring or loop. See Williams, D. Late Saxon Stirrup-Strap Mounts, York, 1997. The facial features bear a resemblance to those found on 11th century Anglo-Scandinavian stirrup mounts (Williams, items 464, 465). The slight curvature to the reverse of the mount suggests that it was intended to be fixed to a curved surface, such as the outer face of a bucket, cauldron or bowl, but the absence of a stud or holes for rivets indicates that the mount cannot have been load-bearing. It is therefore likely that it was an adornment. 50 grams, 46mm (1 3/4"). From an old Munich collection; acquired on the German art market before 2000. [No Reserve] Fair condition.

Lot 1099

11th-12th century AD. A bronze flat-section Scandinavian type pendant (also widespread in the historical Rus region), of an eagle with wings and claws extended, head turned to the side. Cf. Korshyn, V.E. Yazcheskye Priveski Drevnei Rusi X-XIV Vekov, volume III, Moscow, 2013, item L.31. 5.91 grams, 31mm (1 1/4"). From an old Munich collection; acquired on the German art market before 2000. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

Lot 1101

9th-12th century AD. A flat-section bronze square belt mount with low-relief motif of a standing horse. 7.14 grams, 22mm (1"). Property of an American collector; acquired 1980-2000. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

Lot 1102

9th-11th century AD. A flat-section bronze mount of a wolf's head in profile with lentoid eye, gaping mouth, trefoil detail to the muzzle; two pins to the reverse. See Williams, D. Late Saxon Stirrup-Strap Mounts, York, 1997. The wolf with open mouth is a popular image in Viking period art featured, for example, on Anglo-Scandinavian stirrup mounts of Williams's Type Class A Type 11. 4.03 grams, 21mm (3/4"). Property of a German collector; acquired in the 1990s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

Lot 1103

9th-11th century AD. A bronze lozengiform mount with loop above and two lugs to the reverse, raised border and serpent with gaping jaws and looped tail. 4.29 grams, 38mm (1 1/2"). From an old Munich collection; acquired on the German art market before 2000. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

Lot 1104

10th-12th century AD. A Scandinavian type bronze mount of a horse and rider with left hand on the reins, holding an axe in the right hand. 3.37 grams, 36mm (1 1/2"). From an old Munich collection; acquired on the German art market before 2000. [No Reserve] Fine condition; horse's rear absent.

Lot 1105

10th-12th century AD. A bronze flat-section trefoil plaque with circular hole to each panel, beast-head below with lentoid ears, pellet eyes, triangular muzzle; loop below, two mounting lugs to the reverse. 6.36 grams, 41mm (1 3/4"). Property of a German collector; acquired in the 1990s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

Lot 1107

9th-12th century AD. A D-shaped bronze mount of a facing mask with beard detail, one pellet eye voided; three spikes to the reverse. 1.69 grams, 15mm (1/2"). Property of a German collector; acquired in the 1990s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

Lot 1108

8th-10th century AD. A flat-section pierced bronze plaque with hooked finials, keeled triangular bird-head with pellet eyes; pierced flange to the reverse, Baltic workmanship. Cf. Sedov, B.B. Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, plate LX, item 32. 5.49 grams, 34mm (1 1/4"). Property of a German collector; acquired in the 1990s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

Lot 1110

9th-11th century AD. A Scandinavian flat-section square gilt-bronze openwork mount with lug to each corner, openwork motif of a Mammen Style regardant beast enmeshed in tendrils. 2.18 grams, 15mm (1/2"). Property of an American collector; acquired 1980-2000. Fine condition.

Lot 1111

7th-8th century AD. A trapezoidal bronze mount comprising an openwork plaque and lozengiform cell with red enamel fill, hook to the upper edge formed as a duck's head with curved c-section beak. 11 grams, 45mm (1 3/4"). Private collection, UK; formed in the 1980s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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