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Lot 1001
10th century AD. A mixed silver-gilt group comprising: a D-section penannular brooch with scrolled terminals, round-section pin with flattened end coiled over the hoop; a convex rectangular mount with c-shaped socket to one short end and corresponding rounded lug to the other, parcel gilt ribbed panels to the long sides, niello hatched panels and central annulet. Cf. Griciuviene, E. Seliai. The Selonians, Vilnius, 2007, item 138. 14 grams total, 20-65mm (3/4 - 2 1/2"). Property of an American collector; acquired 1980-2000. [2, No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 1011
12th-14th century AD. A silver Mordvinian round-section penannular brooch with parallel plaque extensions, panels of reserved scrolled foliage on a hatched field; round-section coiled wire pin. See Sedov, B.B. Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, plate XLIV, item 11. 10 grams, 65mm (2 1/2"). Private collection, UK; formed in the 1980s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 1013
10th-12th century AD. A D-section silver penannular shank with perpendicular scroll terminals; round-section pin with flattened end coiled around the shank; Baltic workmanship. Cf. Sedov, B.B. Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, table CXVIII, item 16. 26 grams, 59mm (2 1/2"). Private collection, UK; formed in the 1980s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 1017
6th century AD. A hollow-formed silver pyramid mount from a sword belt with scrolled motif to each face, knop finial. Cf. Menghin, W. Das Schwert im Frühen Mittelalter, Stuttgart, 1983, group 127 (Köln-Müngersdorf), item 2. 6.93 grams, 20mm (3/4"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the 1990s. [No Reserve] Fine condition; rear bar absent.
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 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 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 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 1052
12th-13th century AD. A slightly dished discoid pendant with integral suspension loop; ropework border enclosing a panel of latticework, Baltic workmanship. Cf. Sedov, B.B. Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, plate LVII, item 10. 4.39 grams, 30mm (1 1/4"). From an old Munich collection; acquired on the German art market before 2000. 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 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 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 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 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 1085
12th-13th century AD. A group of two staff terminals, each a slightly tapered tubular socket with scrolled tendrils and hatched panels, opposed piercings, finial in the form of a bird's head with hooked beak; Baltic workmanship. Cf. Griciuviene, E. Žiemgaliai. The Semigalians, Vilnius, 2005, item 881. 38 grams total, 32-36mm (1 1/4 - 1 1/2"). Property of a German collector; acquired in the 1990s. [2, 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 1087
11th-12th century AD. A D-shaped Scandinavian type die (also widespread in the historical Rus region), with radiating lobes to the outer edge, addorsed beasts design to the central panel. Cf. Korshyn, V.E. Yazcheskye Priveski Drevnei Rusi X-XIV Vekov, volume III, Moscow, 2013, item K51-52. 44 grams, 40mm (1 1/2"). Property of a German collector; acquired in the 1990s. Very 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 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 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 1114
11th-12th century AD. A rectangular flat-section Scandinavian type bronze appliqué (also widespread in the historical Rus region), with hole to each corner, repoussé motif of a spread eagle with roundels above the wings. Cf. Korshyn, V.E. Yazcheskye Priveski Drevnei Rusi X-XIV Vekov, volume III, Moscow, 2013, item L.31. 5.24 grams, 35mm (1 1/2"). Property of an American collector; acquired 1980-2000. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 1117
12th century AD. A gilt-bronze discoid Scandinavian type mount (also widespread in the historical Rus region), with beaded border, central advancing beast with head turned and tail raised; pierced in two places, lugs to the reverse. Cf. Korshyn, V.E. Yazcheskye Priveski Drevnei Rusi X-XIV Vekov, volume III, Moscow, 2013, item K.110. 12 grams, 35mm (1 1/2"). From an old Munich collection; acquired on the German art market before 2000. "Fine condition, worn."
Lot 1124
10th-11th century AD. A pair of bronze discoid Scandinavian type plaque (also widespread in the historical Rus region) each with loop to the reverse comprising: one domed with central boss, repoussé beaded detail to the border and repoussé motif of five radiating curved arms; one dished with concentric repoussé pellet bands. Cf. Korshyn, V.E. Yazcheskye Priveski Drevnei Rusi X-XIV Vekov, volume I, Moscow, 2013, item B.3.03. 44 grams total, 52-90mm (2 - 3 3/4"). Property of a German collector; acquired in the 1990s. [2, No Reserve] "Fine condition, edges cracked."
Lot 1129
9th-10th century AD. A pair of bronze hanger mounts, each a pierced trefoil with vertical shank and returned hooks. Cf. Sedov, B.B. Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, plate XXX, item 4. 12 grams total, 33-39mm (1 1/4 - 1 1/2"). From an old Munich collection; acquired on the German art market before 2000. [2, No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 1130
10th-12th century AD. A mixed bronze group comprising: a ribbed rectangular mount with loop above, two hooks below, two attachment pins to the reverse; a mount with pierced trefoil head, two hooks with beast-head finials; two plaques, each a lentoid-section bar with returned beast-head finials, median scroll with central piercing, Cf. Sedov, B.B. Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, plate XXX, item 4. 17 grams total, 31-36mm (1 1/4 - 1 1/2"). Property of an American collector; acquired 1980-2000. [4, No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 1132
9th-11th century AD. A gilt-bronze Scandinavian type terminal (also widespread in the historical Rus region), comprising a curved bar with raised bear-head, curved tapering neck with dragon-head finial, hatched detailing. Cf. Korshyn, V.E. Yazcheskye Priveski Drevnei Rusi X-XIV Vekov, volume III, Moscow, 2013, item J.30. 15 grams, 41mm (1 1/2"). Property of an American collector; acquired 1980-2000. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 1147
10th-11th century AD. A mixed group of bronze Scandinavian type fittings (also widespread in the historical Rus region), comprising: two slides, each with openwork looped cross motif within notched borders, openwork strap to the reverse; a domed shield-shaped mount with scroll motif, five studs and roves to the reverse. Cf. Korshyn, V.E. Yazcheskye Priveski Drevnei Rusi X-XIV Vekov, volume I, Moscow, 2013, item B.3.03. 23 grams total, 23-27mm (1"). Property of a German collector; acquired in the 1990s. [3, No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 1149
9th-12th century AD. A mixed group of bronze belt mounts with scroll detailing comprising: two D-shaped with beaded border; three tongue-shaped; one triangular with trefoil finial. Cf. Sedov, B.B. Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, plate LX, item 38-41. 36 grams total, 30-45mm (1 1/4 - 1 3/4"). Property of an American collector; acquired 1980-2000. [6, No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 1151
9th-12th century AD. A mixed group of bronze belt mounts comprising: three tongue-shaped with scroll decoration; one similar with niello scrolls, chevron to the upper edge; one narrow with transverse ribbing; one triangular with raised median panel. Cf. Sedov, B.B. Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, plate LX, item 38-41. 27 grams total, 30-47mm (1 1/4 - 1 3/4"). Property of an American collector; acquired 1980-2000. [6, No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 1161
9th-12th century AD. A bronze patrix die for the production of repoussé mounts, formed as a central ropework disc and four ovoid radiating lobes with interstitial radiating strokes. Cf. pendant of similar form in Sedov, B.B. Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, plate XV, item 9. 13 grams, 33mm (1 1/4"). From an old Munich collection; acquired on the German art market before 2000. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.
Lot 1162
9th-12th century AD. A bronze mould half with pouring hole above, transverse slot to accept a pin, broad axe-shaped recess with pellet detailing, Baltic workmanship. Cf. mould half in Sedov, B.B. Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, plate VII, item 15. The transverse slot was used to hold a pin to create a ready-made suspension loop. 22 grams, 38mm (1 1/2"). Property of a German collector; acquired in the 1990s. [No Reserve] Fine condition. Rare.
Lot 1163
9th-12th century AD. A rectangular bronze mould for a lozenge pendant with lattice pattern, transverse slot to accept a pin, Baltic workmanship. Cf. mould half in Sedov, B.B. Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, plate VII, item 21. The transverse slot was used to hold a pin to create a ready-made suspension loop. 21 grams, 31mm (1 1/2"). Property of a German collector; acquired in the 1990s. [No Reserve] Fine condition. Rare.
Lot 1166
10th-11th century AD. A mixed group of gilt-bronze Scandinavian type belt mounts (also widespread in the historical Rus region) comprising: one discoid with six roundels and guilloche; one similar with beaded border and rosette; one similar with five roundels; one similar with knotwork and central boss; one domed with beaded border; one teardrop-shaped with fleur-de-lys motif. Cf. Korshyn, V.E. Yazcheskye Priveski Drevnei Rusi X-XIV Vekov, volume I, Moscow, 2013, item B.3.03. 28 grams total, 18-22mm (3/4 - 1"). Property of an American collector; acquired 1980-2000. [6, No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 1180
9th-12th century AD. A bronze mount comprising an outer ring and three spokes forming a wolf mask at the centre. Cf. MacGregor, A. et al. A Summary Catalogue of the Continental Archaeological Collections, Oxford, 1997, item 24.1. 3.45 grams, 27mm (1"). Property of an American collector; acquired 1980-2000. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 1181
10th-11th century AD. A bronze mount comprising an outer ring and three spokes each terminating in a beast-head, central hub with circular socket to accept a stud. Cf. MacGregor, A. et al. A Summary Catalogue of the Continental Archaeological Collections, Oxford, 1997, item 24.1. 24 grams, 42mm (1 3/4"). Found Suffolk, UK. [No Reserve] Fine condition; ring partly absent.
Lot 1187
9th-12th century AD. A cast bronze scabbard chape with stud below, scooped upper edges extended to lateral trefoils, raised design of trefoil and foliage to each face. Cf. Paulsen, P. Schwertortbänder der Wikingerzeit, Stuttgart, 1953, item 133. 30 grams, 48mm (2"). Property of a German collector; acquired in the 1990s. [No Reserve] Fine condition; one arm absent.
Lot 1189
9th-12th century AD. A bronze scabbard chape with scooped upper edges extended to median trefoils and lateral arms, design of trefoil and foliage to each face. Cf. Paulsen, P. Schwertortbänder der Wikingerzeit, Stuttgart, 1953, item 133. 42 grams, 60mm (2 1/2"). Property of an American collector; acquired 1980-2000. [No Reserve] Fine condition; one arm absent.
Lot 1190
10th-12th century AD. A bronze sword or dagger scabbard chape, conical with extended lateral trefoil arms, scooped upper edges, reserved trefoil and tendril motifs to each face. Cf. Paulsen, P. Schwertortbänder der Wikingerzeit, Stuttgart, 1953, item 192. 40 grams, 54mm (2 1/4"). Property of an American collector; acquired 1980-2000. [No Reserve] Fine condition; one arm partly absent.
Lot 1192
9th-10th century AD. A panel from a two-part bronze chape, shield-shaped with extended band to the upper edge, incised interlace decoration to the outer face. Cf. Paulsen, P. Schwertortbänder der Wikingerzeit. Ein Betrag zur Frühgeschichte Osteuropas, Stuttgart, 1953, item 58. 18 grams, 67mm (2 3/4"). Property of a German collector; acquired in the 1990s. [No Reserve] "Poor condition, abraded."
Lot 1199
11th century AD. A flat-section tongue-shaped bronze strap end fragment with raised border, high-relief profile Ringerike Style beast with billetted body and profile head with pellet eye and pigtail lappet; pierced in two places. Cf. Hammond, B. British Artefacts vol.3 - Late Saxon, Late Viking & Norman, Witham, 2013, item 1.6-p. 7.76 grams, 41mm (1 3/4"). Found Winteringham, Humberside, UK, in 1978. Fine condition.
Lot 1208
10th-11th century AD. A mixed group of mainly bronze Scandinavian type items (widespread in the historical Rus region) comprising: a belt-mount with double hook; a bridle mount with one discoid terminal and corresponding socket; three cruciform pendants; a tubular slider; a silver-gilt kolovrat pendant; a silver pendant with granules and filigree; a silver openwork pendant fragment; an earring with two glass beads; a twisted ring with bulb; four heart-shaped plaques; three tongue-shaped mounts; two beast-head mounts. Cf. Korshyn, V.E. Yazcheskye Priveski Drevnei Rusi X-XIV Vekov, volume I, Moscow, 2013, item B.3.03. 58 grams total, 13-28mm (1/2 - 1"). Property of an American collector; acquired 1980-2000. [20] Mainly fine condition.
Lot 1209
9th-12th century AD. A group of silver spherical pendants, probably from a woman's diadem, each with a D-section suspension loop; Baltic workmanship. Cf. Sedov, B.B. Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, plate XVIII, item 4. 68 grams total, 18mm (3/4"). Property of a German collector; acquired in the 1990s. [11, No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 1211
9th-11th century AD. A hand-forged iron axe head with scooped socket, broad blade with extension to the lower edge, hole to the blade; Baltic workmanship. Cf. Sedov, B.B. Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, table V, item 20. 441 grams, 14cm (5 1/2"). Property of an American collector; acquired 1980-2000. "Very fine condition, professionally cleaned and conserved."
Lot 1213
9th-12th century AD. A hand-forged iron axehead with circular socket and flat plaque to the rear, triangular-section blade with sloped extension to the lower edge; Baltic type. Cf. Sedov, B.B. Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, plate LXVI, item 7. 630 grams, 15.5cm (6"). From an old Munich collection; acquired on the German art market before 2000. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 1218
9th-12th century AD. A hand-forged iron axehead with bar to the rear of the socket; Baltic workmanship. Cf. Sedov, B.B. Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, plate V, item 23. 93 grams, 78mm (3 1/4"). Property of an American collector; acquired 1980-2000. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 1226
9th-12th century AD. A Scandinavian type mount (widespread in the historical Rus region) comprising: boar's tusk mounted in a bronze sleeve with holes for suspension or attachment. Cf. Korshyn, V.E. Yazcheskye Priveski Drevnei Rusi X-XIV Vekov, volume I, Moscow, 2013, item A.1.04. 23 grams, 98mm (4"). Property of a Surrey collector; acquired in the early 1970s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 1253
6th century BC-3rd century BC. A gold foil mount of trefoil form with repoussé design of three radiating leaves and a rounded base; pelletted border, two holes for attachment; supplied with a custom-made display stand. Cf. Thracian workmanship in Venedikov, I. Thracian Treasures from Bulgaria, London, 1976, item 265. 25 grams, 40mm including stand (1 1/2"). From an important Mayfair, London, collection, acquired 1990s. Very fine condition.
Lot 1269
2500-2100 BC. A carved stone head with horns above the ears and inlaid eyes; accompanied by a copy of an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: Ancient Near Eastern Demon Head in Black Stone. 61 x 29 x 68mm. The front gives the face in full detail, the back in contrast is smooth and plain. The demon has a smiling face, with chin, lips and nose rendered fully naturalistic. The eyes are inlaid with shell and lapis in bitunen [sic] surround. They are large. The brows join above the nose are [sic] are also inlaid. The ears are those of a quadruped and the bases of horns appear above the ears. The top of the head is smooth. This comes from central Mesopotamia or a neighbouring area and dates to c. 2500-2100 B.C. It is an extremely rare item for size and quality of workmanship. The nose has a little damage, otherwise the piece is in very good condition and is an important addition to art of its period and area.; mounted on a custom-made stand. Accompanied by an Art Loss Register certificate. Bulls and lions in quasi-human pose have been known in the ancient Near East since the early third millennium BC. They have been interpreted as personifying the elementary principles of world order. The figure of the bull-man is first seen on cylinder seals of the Early Dynastic Period (3000 - 2500 BC) where he is shown with human head and torso but with taurine horns, lower body and legs. The figure is often associated with a human hero figure engaged in some sort of contest of strength. In the Old Babylonian Period (1950 - 1651 BC) the bull-man appears as a companion of the sun god Shamash. In later periods the bull-man appears as one of a repertoire of generally beneficent creatures that were placed within buildings as a barrier to evil. 293 grams, 11cm (4 1/4"). Property of a North London collector; acquired in the 1970s. Fine condition. Extremely rare.
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