Viking Europe. 9th-11th century AD. Bronze fixture from a horse harness or bit. Beautiful patina. 48 mm long. #343: $45 SOLD
Anglo-Saxon bronze strap-end with original gold-leaf inlay! 7th-8th century AD. Mesures 30 mm long. #033: $65 SOLD
Norman England, 10th-12th century AD. Great bronze belt fastener. Design of two intertwined devices made to appear like a facing dragon's head. Great olive-green patina. ex-UK collection, acquired prior to 1980; Ex-Timeline Auctions, London. 39 mm (1 1/2"). #3129513: $99 SOLD
Fantastic and HUGE Viking iron horse bit, 9th-11th century AD. A snaffle bit comprising two linked-ring bars with looped ends; on each loop is a D-shaped ring with projecting bars. Fine, completely intact, cleaned and conserved! 10 inches (255 mm) end-to-end! Ex-Timeline galleries, London. Truly a remarkable piece. Photos do no justice as to its size! #tl0856: $499 SOLD
Anglo-Saxon England, c. 8th-9th century AD. Bronze "fly-shaped" strap end. Two rivet holes, wide space between where the leather strap would have been. Nice detail with great olive-green patina, light decoration on the top surface. 37 mm (1 7/16") long. #AM2004: $55 SOLD
Anglo-Saxon England, c. late 8th-11th century AD. Bronze strap end with cross and mouse-head point. Nicely incised with a central equal-ended cross, linear designs around. Pointed end in the form of a mouse's head. Small stud-plate still intact. Olive-green patina. ref: Thomas' Class B, Type 1 (2003). 44 mm (1 3/4") long. #AM2006: $95 SOLD
Anglo-Saxon England, c. late 8th-11th century AD. Bronze strap end with mouse-head point. Nicely incised with a central "knotted rope" design. Pointed end in the form of a mouse's head with prominent ears and lentoid eyes. Light reddish patina. ref: Thomas' Class B, Type 1 (2003). 31 mm (1 3/16"). #AM2010: $175 SOLD
Viking England, 9th-12th century AD. Viking bronze cross pendant, formed as a series of four loops in cruciform shape, small raised elements at the outer terminals. H: 31 mm (1 1/4"), with black patina, suspension loop intact. ex-Timeline Galleries, London; ex-German collection, acquired in the 1990s. #JM2209: $175 SOLD
Viking England, 9th-12th century AD. Fantastic Viking bronze cross pendant, formed as a series of four loops in cruciform arrangement, with beaded detailing. 37 mm (1 7/16"), with thick olive-green patina, suspension loop intact. ex-Timeline Galleries, London; ex-German collection, acquired in the 1990s. #JM2208: $275 SOLD
Viking England, 9th-12th century AD. Fantastic Viking bronze cross pendant, formed as a series of four loops in cruciform arrangement, with beaded detailing. H: 38 mm (1 1/2"), with brassy olive-green patina, suspension loop intact. ex-Timeline Galleries, London; ex-German collection, acquired in the 1990s. #JM2207: $299 SOLD
Viking England, 9th-12th century AD. Fantastic Viking bronze cross pendant, formed as a series of four loops in cruciform arrangement, with beaded detailing. H: 36 mm (1 7/16"), with olive-green patina, suspension loop intact. ex-Timeline Galleries, London; ex-German collection, acquired in the 1990s. #JM2206: $275 SOLD
Viking Europe, c. 8th-12th century AD. Great bronze cross pendant, with a central small cross and terminals decorated with "Runic" designs. H: 32 mm (1 1/4"), with nice olive-green patina, darker than photo. Suspension loop intact. ex-London, UK gallery. #JM2286: $299 SOLD
Viking Bracelet!
Viking Europe, c. 8th-12th century AD. A beautiful bronze bracelet. Formed of one long piece of pounded-flat bronze, it is quite lightweight yet feels quire sturdy. The terminals are formed into loops, presumably where a cord could have been tied to cinch it tight on the wrist or arm. The outer surface is engraved with a fine, "rolled zig-zag" design. Inside diameter: 66 mm (2 1/2"), the opening between the terminals measures 35 mm (2 1/2"). Great green patina. ex-London, UK gallery. #AM2142: $350 SOLD
Viking cross, c. 8th-12th century AD.
Nice bronze cross with great yellow paste inlays. The metal has a reddish patina and much of the original inlays remain! 39x31 mm (1 1/2" x 1 1/4"), suspension loop intact. Body slightly bent in antiquity. Ex-London, UK gallery. #JM2285: $350 SOLD
Viking cross, c. 8th-12th century AD.
Nice bronze cross with great yellow and blue paste inlays. The metal has a dark olive-green patina and much of the original inlays remain! Light earthen deposits. Appears darker than photo. 41x32 mm (1 9/16" x 1 1/4"), suspension loop intact. Ex-London, UK gallery. #JM2303: $350 SOLD
Viking cross, c. 8th-12th century AD.
Nice bronze cross with great yellow paste inlays. The metal has a lovely olive-green patina and much of the original inlays remain! Light earthen deposits. 38x31 mm (1 1/2" x 1 1/4"), suspension loop intact. Ex-London, UK gallery. #JM2304: $350 SOLD
Viking cross, c. 8th-12th century AD.
Nice bronze cross with white paste inlays, the light earthen deposits make them appear a bit gray. The metal has a lovely olive-green patina and much of the original inlays remain! 39x32 mm (1 1/4" x 1 9/16"), suspension loop intact. One side slightly bent in antiquity. Ex-London, UK gallery. #JM2307: $350 SOLD
Excellent Viking Axe Amulet!
Viking Europe, c. 8th-12th century AD. A very nice and quite large bronze amulet in the form of a Viking battle axe! With wide, sharp blade and tapered neck and large, round mounting/ suspension loop. The blade decorated on both sides with engraved linear designs, one hole going straight through. Great olive-green patina. Repaired from 2 pieces where the blade meets neck, likely ritually broken in antiquity. L: 49 mm (1 7/8"). A perfect miniature of the dreaded weapon used by the feared Viking raiders! Would look amazing in one of my 2-sided frames. ex-London, UK gallery. #AM2144: $475 SOLD
Ancient Viking, 10th century AD. Very rare small Viking bronze weight! Swuare in form, with all six sides tapering to a diamond shape, each with four punched dots, indicating a weight of 4 units. Only 8mm (5/16") across! Black patina with light earthen deposits in the crevices. From the estate of Thomas Bentley Cederlind, Portland, Oregon. Incredibly rare! #AM2174: $299 SOLD
Anglo-Saxon England, c. 8th-9th century AD. Bronze strap or "tag" end decorated with a central swastika surrounded with linear and circular details. Niello inlay still visible on surface. 37 mm (1 7/16") long. ex-Timeline Galleries, UK. #AM2008: $125 SOLD
Excellent Viking Axe Amulet!
Viking Europe, c. 8th-12th century AD. A very nice and quite large bronze amulet in the form of a Viking battle axe! With wide, sharp blade and tapered neck and large, round mounting/ suspension loop. The blade decorated on both sides with multiple concentric-ring "evil eye" sunburst designs, one hole going straight through. Great olive-green to reddish patina. L: 45 mm (1 3/4"). A perfect miniature of the dreaded weapon used by the feared Viking raiders! Would look amazing in one of my 2-sided frames. ex-London, UK gallery. #AM2210: $499 SOLD
Viking Europe, c. 8th-12th century AD. Interesting and rare large bronze openwork pendant or amulet. Triangular in the center with three large circular terminals. Incised hatched-line details around. Nice olive-green patina with earthen deposits. H: 47mm (1 3/4"), suspension loop intact! ex-London, UK gallery. #AM2212: $225 SOLD
Viking, c. 8th century AD. Fantastic Viking axe pendant! A single, thick suspension bar at top, with three bronze axe pendants hanging below. H: 42mm (1 5/8"), W: 45mm (1 3/4"), great green patina with earthen deposits. Ex-Mark Reid, The The Time Machine, New York. USA Collection. Rare! #AM2173: SOLD
Viking cross, c. 8th-12th century AD.
Nice bronze cross, both sides decorated with great yellow, orange and silvery-blue paste inlays. The metal has a lovely olive-green patina and much of the original inlays remain! Light earthen deposits. 40x32 mm (1 5/8" x 1 1/4"), suspension loop intact. ex-London, UK gallery. #JM2415: $375 SOLD
An Anglo-Saxon iron spear head. 7th-8th century AD, with slander leaf-shaped blade and flared mounting shaft. L: 30.8 cm (12 in). L: 12 in (30.4 cm). Typical oxide patina. Ex Dr. R. D. Fulk collection, IN, purchased from C. J. Martin, UK, in 1994. Very rare! #AM2202: $299 SOLD
Anglo-Saxon Britain, c. 8th-9th century AD. Incredible little giilded silver ring brooch. "Miniature, composed of 4 beasts' heads and 2 bodies, 2 pairs of heads at the pin bar, and pin rest respectively. 'Body'' is pelleted at centre, very neatly. Superb workmanship. Pin has moulded collar. Animal heads have ears & eyes & longitudinal ribbing to indicate contours of muzzle." So reads the envelope it came in, which is stamped "SCOLE TM17NW86" across the top and has "LS" circled in the upper left-hand corner, "130KM" circled at top, "MLRS" and "11" in lower left-hand corner, and "KB5758" (?) Artifacts, p. 2 in lower right-hand corner. The vendor's tag on the outer envelope read “NORWICH CASTLE MUSEUM identification and map reference of find.” Just 19mm diameter! Of the finest quality workmanship. ex-Dr. Robert D. Fulk, IN, purchased from C.J. Martin, October, 1996. #AM2204: $375 SOLD
Viking cross, c. 8th-12th century AD.
Nice bronze cross, both sides decorated with yellow, green and orange paste inlays (now toned a bit gray). The metal has a dark olive-green patina and much of the original inlays remain! Light earthen deposits. 40x32 mm (1 5/8" x 1 1/4"), and thick and heavy for these. Suspension loop intact. ex-London, UK gallery. #JM2416: $350 SOLD
Viking cross, c. 8th-12th century AD.
Nice bronze cross, both sides decorated with great yellow and silvery-blue paste inlays. The metal has a lovely olive-green patina and much of the original inlays remain! Light earthen deposits. 40x32 mm (1 5/8" x 1 1/4"), suspension loop intact. ex-London, UK gallery. #JM2404: $350 SOLD
Anglo-Saxon Britain, c. 10th-11th century AD. Wonderful cloisonné enamelled disc brooch. Round, with green and blue enamel sections in the form of a cross, a circular white central dot, three of four projections remaining, some gilding remaining around the edge. Cf. Hattatt 1314–16. "10th-11th centuries and of the type of the Minster Lovell jewel." Disc 20 mm. ex-Dr. Robert D. Fulk, IN, purchased from C. J. Martin, 1993. #AM2197: $275 SOLD
Anglo-Saxon Britain, second half of the 6th century AD. Bronze gilt sleeve clasp. Similar in design to those illustrated in G. Baldwin Brown, "The Arts in Early England", Vol. 3: "Saxon Art and Industry in the Pagan Period" (London, 1915), plates LXXVII and LXVIII (pp. 361–63), esp. LXXVII (Saxonbury, Sussex). Brown dates the design to the second half of the 6th c. His plates definitely show that the design is of two dragon-like creatures, their heads curling inward toward each other. 33 x 19 mm. From East Anglia (Norwich area). ex-Dr. Robert D. Fulk, IN, purchased from Nigel Mills, 1988. #AM2179: $199 SOLD
Viking Europe, c. 8th-12th century AD. Marvelous little bronze crescent / lunate pendant or amulet. Nicely detailed with outline of raised "pellets" along inside of edge. Olive-green patina with earthen deposits. W: 20mm (3/4"), suspension loop intact! ex-London, UK gallery. #AM2225: $275 SOLD
Viking England! c. 8th-12th century AD. Bronze belt plate found in Norwich. Simple design, with heavy hammered "SSSSSSS" design down centre, hole intact at one end. Olive-green to reddish patina, bent in antiquity. L: 4 cm. Similar belt plates in G. Baldwin Brown, "The Arts in Early England", plates near end of Vol. 3. 42~21 mm. ex-Dr. Robert D. Fulk, IN, purchased from Nigel, UK, 1988. #AM2180: $125 SOLD
Anglo-Saxon England, c. 8th-9th century AD. Great bronze hook strap-end with silver and niello inlays in the form of a stylized animal face. Two small rivet holes at end. 32 mm
(1 1/4") with light green patina. Ex-Southern California collection, formed in the mid-20th century. #AM2136: $150 SOLD
Anglo-Saxon England, c. 8th-9th century AD. Bronze fastener. Looped end slightly raised, the opposing loop apparently broken off in antiquity. Nice patina. 42 mm (1 5/8") and heavy. ex-Timeline Galleries, UK. #AM2011: $85 SOLD
Anglo-Saxon England, c. 8th-9th century AD. Long bronze strap-end. Single rivet-hole through end. Glossy black patina. 54 mm (2 1/8"). ex-Timeline Galleries, UK. #AM2069: $60 SOLD
Viking cross, c. 8th-12th century AD.
Gorgeous bronze cross, both sides decorated with yellow paste inlays. The metal has a deep olive-green patina and much of the original inlays remain! Light earthen deposits. 41x34 mm (1 5/8"
x 1 3/8"), suspension loop intact. Ex New Jersey collection. #JM2466: $399 SOLD
Viking cross, c. 8th-12th century AD.
Nice bronze cross, both sides decorated with yellow paste inlays. The metal has a light olive-green patina and much of the original inlays remain! Earthen deposits overall. 38x31 mm (1 1/2" x
1 1/4"), suspension loop intact. Ex New Jersey collection. #JM2467: $299 SOLD
Viking cross, c. 8th-12th century AD.
Nice bronze cross, both sides decorated with silvery-white paste inlays. The metal has a dark olive-green patina and much of the original inlays remain! Earthen deposits overall. 39x31 mm (1 1/2" x 1 1/4"), suspension loop intact. Ex New Jersey collection. #JM2550: $350 SOLD
Viking cross, c. 8th-12th century AD.
Nice bronze cross, both sides decorated with yellow & white paste inlays. The metal has a black patina and much of the original inlays remain! Earthen deposits overall. 40x31 mm (1 1/2" x 1 1/4"), suspension loop intact. Ex New Jersey collection. #JM2598: $350 SOLD
Viking cross, c. 8th-12th century AD.
Fantastic bronze cross, both sides decorated with yellow, white & green paste inlays. The metal has a dark olive-green patina and much of the original inlays remain! Light earthen deposits. 40x31 mm (1 1/2 x 1 1/4"), suspension loop intact. Ex New Jersey collection. #JM2601: $399 SOLD
Viking cross, c. 8th-12th century AD.
Rare bronze cross, both sides decorated with yellow & white paste inlays. The metal has a darkgrey tone and much of the original inlays remain! Light earthen deposits. Still retains its original handmade suspension loop! The original owner probably wore it until the built-in loop broke, and this being an important piece of jewelry to him punched a hole and fabricated this loop to be worn again. Possibly to attach a precious stone or other additional decorative element. Definitely the only one like this that I've had. 36x26 mm including loop. Ex New Jersey collection. #JM2600: $399 SOLD
Early Anglo-Saxon England, c. 5th-6th century AD. Bronze "small long brooch" from East Anglia, similar to those in G. Baldwin Brown, Vol. 3, plate XLII (opposite p. 265). The small long brooch was a type used by the Anglo-Saxon invaders: there are examples similar to this in the British Museum from the 5th and 6th centuries. 52 mm. ex-Dr. Robert D. Fulk, IN, purchased in the UK 1989. #AM2188: $225 SOLD
Anglo-Saxon England, c. 900-1000 AD. Bronze pin head found in Norfolk. Likely from Tetley, Lincolnshire, deposited ca. 970. Purchased from Astarte Gallery, 1988. L: 34 mm, with excellent green patina. ex-Dr. Robert D. Fulk, IN. #AM2186: $175 SOLD
Anglo-Saxon England, c. 900-1000 AD. Bronze clothing fastener (or "tag") found in Norfolk. Likely from Tetley, Lincolnshire, deposited ca. 970. See Wilson, p. 178 for type. Caption on a display in the Ashmolean indicates it’s a garter hook. Purchased from Astarte Gallery, 1988. L: 25 mm. ex-Dr. Robert D. Fulk, IN. #AM2185: $150 SOLD
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Viking to Finno-Ugric bronze cloak-pin, 800-1550 AD. Geometric designs patterns on front. Loops where shells and other beads would have been attached... all intact. #vik126: $215 SOLD
Excellent Viking dragon-head sword pommel. c. 8th-9th century AD. Found in Britain! Made of bronze, it depicts an open-mouthed dragon. Made to cover the very bottom of a dagger's handle. Rivet hole still has remains of original iron nail. 36 mm (1 3/8") long. Ex-British collection, ex-Timeline auction, UK. #18737: $299 SOLD
Viking bronze pendant, c. 8th-9th century AD. Likely an armor adornment... when many of these were hung from their battle gear, they made a horrible racked as the warriors rushed toward their enemy (or victim), striking fear before the fatal blow. 27 mm (1 1/16") top to bottom. Found in Latvia. #19753: $199 SOLD
Anglo-Saxon England, c. 8th-9th century AD. Bronze strap end. Two rivet holes, top nicely decorated with incised detail. Olive-green patina. 39 mm (1 1/2") long. #AM2005: $40 SOLD
Anglo-Saxon England, c. 8th-9th century AD. Bronze strap or "tag" end. Incised with an eerie, stylized facing head. Niello inlay still evident in crevices. 30 mm (1 1/8"). #AM2007: $125 SOLD
Anglo-Saxon England, c. 8th-9th century AD. Bronze armor fitting or dagger chape. Large central hole, smapp holes in the 2 rounded terminals. 49 mm (1 15/16") long, grey patina. #AM2012: $85 SOLD
Anglo-Saxon England, c. 8th-9th century AD. Bronze strap end with mouse-head point. Single rivet hole, wide space between where the leather strap would have been, point decorated with a mouse's head with triangular ears and pointed nose. Top with simple detail. Dark grey patina. 29 mm (1 1/8") long. ex-Timeline Galleries, UK. #AM2003: $55 SOLD
Anglo-Saxon England, 7th-8th century AD. Bronze finial from a hair or clothing pin. Two birds back-to-back. 89 mm tall! Found in England. Great piece. #as348: $95 SOLD
Viking, c. 8th-12th century AD. Rare bronze raven amulet! Believed to represent Odin's Raven. Nicely formed with inclised details on the wings, and robust suspension loop. 31x31 mm (1 3/4" x 1 3/4"), excellent light green patina, light earthen deposits. ex-London, UK gallery. Rare! #AM2093: $350 SOLD
Magnificent Viking Axe Amulet!
Viking Europe, c. 8th-12th century AD. A gorgeous and huge amulet in the form of a Viking battle axe! With wide, sharp blade and tapered neck and large, round mounting/suspension loop. The blade decorated on both sides with multiple concentric-ring "evil eye" designs. Great deep olive-green patina. Repaired from 2 pieces where the blade meets neck. L: 47 mm (1 7/8"). A perfect miniature of the dreaded weapon used by the feared Viking raiders! Would look amazing in one of my 2-sided frames.
ex-London, UK gallery. Fantastic! #AM2118: $499 SOLD
Islamic Persia. Samanid Dynasty. Nasr II, 914-943 AD. Gold dinar, al-Muhammadiya mint, struck 317 A.H. 23 mm, 2.50 g. ref: Album-1449, 4-arm star above obverse field, pleasing EF, Rare! Ex-Stephen Album. The beautifully-designed and extremely pure Samanid gold dinar was the currency most highly sought-after by marauding Viking raiders, who eagerly cashed in the treasures seized during their raids to be converted into these coins. These are the types of coins found in huge Viking hoards, including that found near the Arlanda Airport in Stockholm, Sweden.
#CP2050: $650 SOLD
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Viking, c. 8th-12th century AD. Excellent bronze lunar pendant. Decorated with five raised pellets and elaborate ribbed design between. W: 30 mm (1 3/16"), suspension loop intact! Olive-green patina. The Vikings were expert navigators, and to them the constellations represented power and mystery. The Moon was especially important, representing Mani, brother to the Sun god Sol, and is referred to in various Norse literary sources. Lunar pendants such as this were worn around the neck or suspended from belts. ex-London, UK gallery. #AR2768: $375 SOLD
Viking, c. 8th-12th century AD. Large bronze lunar pendant. Decorated with three "ram's head" terminals and elaborate ribbed design. W: 38 mm (1 1/2"), with olive-green patina. The Vikings were expert navigators, and to them the constellations represented power and mystery. The Moon was especially important, representing Mani, brother to the Sun god Sol, and is referred to in various Norse literary sources. Lunar pendants such as this were worn around the neck or suspended from belts. ex-London, UK gallery. #AR2769: $375 SOLD
Excellent Viking Axe Amulet!
Viking Europe, c. 8th-12th century AD. A very nice and quite large bronze amulet in the form of a Viking battle axe! With wide, sharp blade and tapered neck and large, round mounting/ suspension loop. The blade decorated on both sides with raised "horn" designs, one hole going straight through. Great olive-green patina. Repaired from 2 pieces where the blade meets neck, likely ritually broken in antiquity. W: 40 mm (1 5/8"). A perfect miniature of the dreaded weapon used by the feared Viking raiders! Would look amazing in one of my 2-sided frames. ex-London, UK gallery. #AM2146: $475 SOLD
Viking Europe, c. 10th-11th century AD. Small bronze cross pendant. Both sides decorated with a central medallion with a square dotted design, raised dotted designs on the 4 diamond-shaped terminals. Suspension loop intact. Olive-green patina. H: 27 mm (1 1/16"). ex-London, UK gallery. #JM2280: $250 SOLD
Viking cross, c. 8th-12th century AD.
Excellent bronze cross with great white and blue paste inlays. The metal has a dark olive-green patina and much of the original inlays remain! Light earthen deposits, a little darker than photo. 40x32 mm (1 9/16"
x 1 1/4"), suspension loop intact. Ex-London, UK gallery. #JM2295: $399 SOLD
Viking cross, c. 8th-12th century AD.
Beautiful bronze cross with great white and yellow paste inlays. The metal has a nice olive-green patina and much of the original inlays remain! Light earthen deposits, a little darker than photo. 39x31 mm
(1 9/16" x 1 1/4"), suspension loop intact. Ex-London, UK gallery. #JM2301: $375 SOLD
Rare Viking Silver Ring!
Viking, Northern Europe, c. 1000 AD. Phenomenal Viking silver ring! Made in classic Viking style, with a simple, flattened band stamped on both sides and around the outside with alternating triangular patterns so typical of Viking silverwork. The Vikings had their own distinct artistic tradition, although much of the silver they used was acquired through conquest and subsequently melted down to make their beautiful jewelry. US Size 10 1/4. Outside dia. 1 1/8" (29 mm); weighs 8.79 grams. ex-New York, USA private collection. Incredibly rare! #JR2239: $1100 SOLD
Ancient Viking ring! 4th - 8th century AD. Found in Latvia. Most likely a hair ring, but very possibly a finger ring as well. Made from one long band of twisted bronze wire. Olive-green patina with heavy earthen deposits. About a US size 8. 22 mm outside diameter, 19 mm long. Ex-European private collection. #AM2025: $135 SOLD
Viking cross, c. 8th-12th century AD.
Nice bronze cross, both sides decorated with great yellow and silvery-toned paste inlays. The metal has a lovely olive-green patina and much of the original inlays remain! Light earthen deposits. 39x31 mm (1 1/2" x 1 1/4"), suspension loop intact. ex-London, UK gallery. #AM2177: $350 SOLD
Viking cross, c. 8th-12th century AD.
Nice bronze cross with great yellow and silvery-toned paste inlays, the back with a hand engraved cross. The metal has a lovely olive-green patina and much of the original inlays remain! Light earthen deposits. 40x28 mm (1 9/16" x 1 1/16"), suspension loop intact. ex-Colorado, USA gallery. #JM2400: $350 SOLD
Viking Europe, c. 8th-12th century AD. Nice bronze cross pendant, with a central small cross and terminals decorated with globular designs. H: 32 mm (1 1/4"), with dark gray patina, suspension loop intact. ex-London, UK gallery. #JM2405: $225 SOLD
Viking Ireland! c. 8th-12th century AD. Wonderful and very rare large Viking bronze Boar-head brooch. In the form of a boar's head, hollow underneath, with small pointed ears and long snout, stylized eyes and pattern engraved on top. L: 2 1/8" (5.4 cm). A bit twisted and bent in antiquity but an incredibly rare piece and rarer still to have been recovered in Ireland. ex-Indiana doctor's private collection purchased from Nigel, UK in the 1980's. #AM2192: $375 SOLD
Rare Viking Silver Ring!
Viking, Northern Europe, c. 8th to 11th century AD. Phenomenal Viking silver ring! Made in classic Viking style, with a simple, flattened band stamped on both sides and around the outside with alternating triangular patterns so typical of Viking silverwork. The Vikings had their own distinct artistic tradition, although much of the silver they used was acquired through conquest and subsequently melted down to make their beautiful jewelry. Outside diameter 1 3/16" (30 mm), inside diameter 22x21 mm (about 15/16"). Weight: 10.6 grams. US ring size just over 12. Wearable! ex-New York, New York private collection. Just an incredible piece of Viking jewelry. #JR2324: $1100 SOLD
Ancient Viking bracelet! 4th - 8th century AD. Coiled "serpent" bracelet, comprised of one long piece of flat bronze wire wrapped like a coil around the wrist. W: 2 1/2" (6.4 cm). Inside diameter about 2 3/8". Great olive-green patina. Ex-European private collection. Rare! #AM2125: $350 SOLD
Anglo-Saxon Britain, c. 8th-10th century AD. Large lead disc brooch, decorated with large central cross with pellets surrounding, raised rim of small pellets around the outside. Dia: 3 cm (1 1/8"). Dark gray color, light earthen deposits. Found in Norfolk. Ex collection of Dr. Robert D. Fulk, IN, purchased in the UK from Nigel, 1988. #AM2183: $199 SOLD
Excellent Viking Axe Amulet!
Viking Europe, c. 8th-12th century AD. A very nice and quite large bronze amulet in the form of a Viking battle axe! With wide, sharp blade and tapered neck and large, round mounting/ suspension loop. The blade decorated on one side with a single punch-mark "sun". Great olive-green patina. Repaired from 2 pieces where the blade meets neck, likely ritually broken in antiquity. A perfect miniature of the dreaded weapon used by the feared Viking raiders! L: 42 mm (1 5/8"). Would look amazing in one of my 2-sided frames. ex-London, UK gallery. #AM2145: $450 SOLD
Viking England, c. 950–1050 AD. Great bronze disc brooch, the front decorated with a Borre style knotted cruciform design. Dia: 3cm (1 1/8"). Wonderful deep reddish to dark green color. See Hattatt ref. 1313 and 1692 for similar. Ex collection of Dr. Robert D. Fulk, IN, purchased in the UK from C.J. Martin in 1993. #AM2198: $350 SOLD
Viking cross, c. 8th-12th century AD.
Nice bronze cross, both sides decorated with blue and yellow paste inlays. The metal has a dark reddish-brown patina and much of the original inlays remain, although darkened with age. 38x31 mm (1 1/2" x 1 1/4"). Suspension loop intact but well-worn and slightly twisted in antiquity. ex Los Angeles collection. #JM2428: $275 SOLD
Viking cross, c. 8th-12th century AD.
Nice bronze cross, both sides decorated with yellow and white paste inlays (now toned gray). The metal has a dark olive-green patina and much of the original inlays remain! Light earthen deposits. 40x32 mm (1 5/8" x 1 1/4"), suspension loop intact. Ex Los Angeles, CA collection. #JM2451: $325 SOLD
Viking cross, c. 8th-12th century AD.
Nice bronze cross, both sides decorated with yellow and white paste inlays (now toned gray). The metal has a dark olive-green patina and much of the original inlays remain! Light earthen deposits. 40x32 mm (1 5/8" x 1 1/4"), suspension loop intact. ex-London, UK gallery. #JM2408: $350 SOLD
Viking cross, c. 8th-12th century AD.
Nice bronze cross, both sides decorated with yellow paste inlays. The metal has a dark olive-green patina and much of the original inlays remain! Light earthen deposits. 39x30 mm (1 1/2" x 1 3/16"), suspension loop intact. Ex Los Angeles, CA collection. #JM2449: $299 SOLD - Ask about alternate!
Viking cross, c. 8th-12th century AD.
Excellent bronze cross, both sides decorated with yellow paste inlays (now toned greenish). The metal has a dark red patina and much of the original inlays remain! Light earthen deposits. 39x30 mm (1 1/2" x 1 3/16"), suspension loop intact but thin. Ex Los Angeles, CA collection. #JM2454: $350 SOLD
Anglo-Saxon Britain, c. 8th century AD. Fantastic gilt tinned bronze disc. The centre fully gilt with concentric circle and central cross design, small rivet in centre, probably from a shield boss. Of superb quality! W: 27mm (1 1/16"). ex-Dr. Robert D. Fulk, IN, purchased from C.J. Martin, October, 1996 #AM2205: $450 SOLD
Anglo-Saxon Britain, c. 9th-10th century AD. Great bronze disc brooch with backward-looking horse, from Norwich area. Nearly identical with no. 84 in D. M. Wilson, "Anglo-Saxon Ornamental Metalwork 700–1100" (London, 1964), a brooch also from Norfolk. Dia: 26mm. Cf. also plate 8. ex-Dr. Robert D. Fulk, IN, purchased from Nigel, UK, in 1988. #AM2181: $250 SOLD
Anglo-Saxon Britain, c. 6th century AD. Excellent gilt bronze button brooch in the form of a stylized face! When rotated another face appears. W: 18 mm (11/16"). ex-Dr. Robert D. Fulk, IN, purchased from C. J. Martin, 1993 #AM2200: $425 SOLD
Anglo-Saxon Britain, c. 6th century AD. Nice bronze button brooch in the form of a stylized face! When rotated another face appears. Heavy green patina, but flecks of gold suggest there is still a layer of gold underneath. W: 20mm (7/8"). ex-Dr. Robert D. Fulk, IN, purchased from C.J. Martin, Dec. 1997. #AM2206: $325 SOLD
Viking cross, c. 8th-12th century AD.
Great bronze cross, both sides decorated with yellow & white paste inlays. The metal has a dark olive-green patina and much of the original inlays remain! Light earthen deposits. 42x32 mm (1 5/8 x 1 1/4"), suspension loop intact but very thin in back. Ex New Jersey collection. #JM2602: $299 SOLD
Viking cross, c. 8th-12th century AD.
Great bronze cross, both sides decorated with yellow & white paste inlays. The metal has a dark olive-green patina and much of the original inlays remain! Light earthen deposits. 40x30 mm (1 1/2 x 1 1/4"), suspension loop intact. Ex New Jersey collection. #JM2603: $375 SOLD
Anglo-Saxon Coins & Artifacts, 5th - 11th century AD
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Anglo-Saxon, Kings of Northumbria. Aethelred II. First reign, 841-844 AD. Bronze Sceat or styca. Moneyer Leofdegn. + ERDERDE , king's name around a small central cross; all within linear border / + LEOFDEGИ, moneyer's name around a small central cross, pellet in lower right angle of cross, all within dotted border. 13.1 mm, 1.03 g. ref: SCE. 861; Cf. N 188 for type. Choice VF for type, full-flan, well-struck, green patina. #CM2825: $275 SOLD
Anglo-Saxon. Great Britain, kingdom of Northumbria.
Eanred (810-840 AD) Bronze Styca. Moneyer Monne. +EANRED REX, Legend around cross / + Moneyer's name, Legend around cross. 13 mm, 0.93 g. ref: Spink 862-var. Dark gray tone, good detail, better than photo! ex-De Pere, WI collection. #CM2594: $199 SOLD
Incredible Viking Battle Axe!
Viking iron battle axe head, c. 1000-1200 AD. An excellent iron “bearded” battle axe with a heavily engraved, curved blade, and heavy, reinforced poll. One face is engraved with an enigmatic pattern consisting of a central cross with triangulated forms around giving the impression of a larger, sharply-ended cross. The other face is engraved with a large checkerboard, or “hashtag” design. The bearded axe, or Skeggøx (from Old Norse Skegg, "beard", and øx, "axe") was heavily used from the 6th century onwards in Scandinavia but made most famous by the Vikings, who used these axes in battles with lethal effect. The main part of the axe blade extended below the butt of the axe, which allowed the warrior to hook onto the shields or weapons of their adversaries in one sweeping blow, and continuing the rotation bringing the heavy axe down upon them. Measures 24 x 9.7 cm (9 1/2” x 3 3/4”), and weighs a whopping 3 lbs, 7.4 oz (1.6kg.). With a somewhat jinky custom-made wood stand. For more information on Viking axes, see Hubbard, B. (2016) The Viking Warrior. London: Amber Books Ltd, 139-141. Ex Oxfordshire, UK art historian collection; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1990s and purchased on the UK art market. * More photos available upon request! #WP2804: $1650
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Late Viking to Anglo Saxon, c. 10th-11th century AD. A rare seax knife, with a straight cutting edge and sharply angled back, the tang offset from the blade. Its hilt would have been made of wood, bone, or horn. The seax is a very fine large fighting knife which was used by most warriors during the late Viking and Saxon period. Measures 12 inches long and is still sharp! Ex European collection; ex London, UK gallery. #WP2875: $850 SOLD
Viking iron “War Hammer” battle axe head, circa 900-1000 AD. An iron axe head comprising a short, curved blade, elongated cheek, lozenge-shaped poll and round socket. L: 8”L x 2”W x 2.5”H. Found in England! Extremely well-preserved, and professionally conserved. For more information on Viking axes, see Hubbard, B. (2016) "The Viking Warrior", London: Amber Books Ltd, 139-141 and H. Arbman, Birka I: Die Gruber, Uppsala, 1940. Ex Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1990s on the UK / International art markets. * More photos available upon request! #WP2877: $1250 SOLD
Viking iron “War Hammer” battle axe head, circa 900-1000 AD. An iron axe head comprising a short, curved blade, elongated cheek, reinforced poll and round socket. Measures 90mm x 205mm. Found in England! Extremely well-preserved, and professionally conserved. For more information on Viking axes, see Hubbard, B. (2016) "The Viking Warrior", London: Amber Books Ltd, 139-141 and H. Arbman, Birka I: Die Gruber, Uppsala, 1940. Ex Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1990s on the UK / International art markets. * More photos available upon request! #WP2898: $1400 SOLD
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Nice Viking/Norman bronze stirrup mount decorated with a wolf, c. 11th - 12th Century, the head upturned and mouth opened. In superb condition with a deep green-black patina. 2 1/8" (5.3 cm) long. Ex-Friar's collection, Pennsylvania. #0611134: $425 SOLD
Viking cross, 12th century AD. Gorgeous bronze cross with yellow inlays. The metal has a wonderful olive-green patina and much of the original inlays remain! 38x28 mm (1 1/2 x 1"). Found in Latvia. RARE! #85123x2: $399 SOLD
Viking bronze bracelet / armlet, 4th - 8th century AD. Found in Latvia. An awesome piece! Heavily detailed with dragon's head terminals and "scaled" body with raised, rounded "spine". 78 mm (3 1/8") diameter. Inside diameter 70 mm (2 3/4"). Quite large and impressive! #18357: SOLD
Ancient Viking ring! 4th - 8th century AD. Found in Latvia. Most likely a hair ring, but very possibly a finger ring as well. Very interesting form probably imitating ram's horns around central flat loop with raised incised element. 24 mm outside diameter, about a US ring size 7-8. Very cool! #66103x2: $275 SOLD
Amazing ancient Viking spear-head! Dates from the 4th - 8th century AD. Made of iron, with flared blade and long tang that ends in a boot-shaped barb. Blade seems to have one edge with saw-tooth pattern cut into it. 297 mm (over 11 1/2 inches) long! Excellent state of preservation! Found in Latvia. #18383: $399 SOLD
Anglo-Saxon inlaid bronze cover plate, 7th-8th century AD. Likely once covered a key-hole or other device. Remains of original yellow inlay remain. 42 mm. Found in England. A neat piece. #18628: $75 SOLD
Anglo-Saxon bronze wingas hook, or leg-wrap hook worn around the knees. c. 8th-10th century AD. Interesting punched-dot design. 33 mm long. Found in England. #as-hook01: $45 SOLD
Anglo-Saxon bronze belt attachment. 7th-8th century AD. Bright green patina with earthen deposits. 26 mm. Ex-British collection, ex-Timeline auction, UK. #18760: $45 SOLD
Anglo-Saxon England, c. 8th-9th century AD. Bronze strap end with silver or niello plating on 2/3 of the top surface, incised with row of Xs. 50 mm (2") long. #AM2002: $55 SOLD
Viking cross, c. 8th-12th century AD. Gorgeous bronze cross with yellow and white paste inlays. The metal has a wonderful green patina and much of the original inlays remain! 42x36 mm (1 5/8" x 1 7/16"), suspension loop intact. Ex-London, UK gallery. Gorgeous! #JM2255: $399 SOLD
Viking cross, c. 8th-12th century AD.
Nice bronze cross with yellow paste inlays, the earthen deposits turning them mostly dark brown (darker than photo). The metal has a nice olive-green patina and much of the original inlays remain! 40x32 mm (1 9/16" x 1 1/4"), suspension loop intact. Ex-London, UK gallery. #JM2256: $225 SOLD
Viking England, 9th-12th century AD. Fantastic Viking bronze cross pendant, formed as a series of four loops in swirling cruciform arrangement, with beaded detailing. H: 30 mm (1 1/8"), with olive-green patina, light earthen deposits. Suspension loop intact. ex-London, UK gallery. #JM2279: $275 SOLD
Viking cross, c. 8th-12th century AD.
Nice bronze cross with white and yellow paste inlays, the earthen deposits turning the white areas mostly gray. Areas of the yellow look almost golden, possibly traces of gold leaf. The metal has a nice olive-green patina and most of the original inlays remain! Measures 39x29 mm (1 1/2" x
1 1/8"), suspension loop intact. Ex-London, UK gallery. #JM2284: $350 SOLD
Viking cross, c. 8th-12th century AD.
Nice bronze cross with yellow paste inlays, the earthen deposits turning them mostly dark brown (darker than photo). The metal has a nice olive-green patina and much of the original inlays remain! 42x33 mm (1 5/8" x 1 1/4"), suspension loop intact. Body slightly bent in antiquity. Ex-London, UK gallery. #AM2092: $350 SOLD
Excellent Viking Axe Amulet!
Viking Europe, c. 8th-12th century AD. A very nice and quite large bronze amulet in the form of a Viking battle axe! With wide, sharp blade and tapered neck and large, round mounting/ suspension loop. The blade decorated on both sides with multiple concentric-ring "evil eye" sunburst designs, one hole going straight through. Great olive-green patina. Repaired from 2 pieces where the blade meets neck, likely ritually broken in antiquity. L: 45 mm (1 3/4"). A perfect miniature of the dreaded weapon used by the feared Viking raiders! Would look amazing in one of my 2-sided frames. ex-London, UK gallery. #AM2138: $499 SOLD
Magnificent Viking Axe Amulet!
Viking Europe, c. 8th-12th century AD. A gorgeous and huge bronze amulet in the form of a Viking battle axe! With wide, sharp blade and tapered neck and large, round mounting/ suspension loop. The blade decorated on both sides with multiple concentric-ring "evil eye" sunburst designs. Great deep olive-green patina. Repaired from 2 pieces where the blade meets neck, likely ritually broken in antiquity. L: 49 mm (1 15/16"). A perfect miniature of the dreaded weapon used by the feared Viking raiders! Would look amazing in one of my 2-sided frames. ex-London, UK gallery. #AM2140: $499 SOLD
Anglo-Saxon England, c. 8th-9th century AD. Great silvered-bronze strap-end engraved with a central thunder-bolt, small thunder-bolt , cross and other incised details around. Two small rivet holes at wide end. 5 cm (2") with light green patina, traces of silvering still visible. Ex-Southern California collection, formed in the mid-20th century. #AM2135: $125 SOLD
Viking cross, c. 8th-12th century AD.
Nice bronze cross with yellow and white paste inlays, the light earthen deposits make them appear a bit gray. The metal has a deep olive-green patina and much of the original inlays remain! 40x31 mm
(1 1/2" x 1 1/4"), suspension loop intact. Ex-London, UK gallery. #JM2298: $350 SOLD
Viking cross, c. 8th-12th century AD.
Nice bronze cross with white paste inlays. The metal has a lovely olive-green patina , light earthen deposits. Pin-hole opening through central inlay. 40x31 mm (1 9/16" x 1 1/4"), suspension loop intact, body slightly bent in antiquity. Ex-London, UK gallery. #JM2294: $350 SOLD
Viking cross, c. 8th-12th century AD.
Nice bronze cross with yellow and white paste inlays, heavy earthen deposits. The metal has a nice olive-green patina and much of the original inlays remain! 38x29 mm (1 1/2" x 1 1/8"), suspension loop intact. Ex-London, UK gallery.
#JM2297: $325 SOLD
Anglo-Saxon England, c. 8th-9th century AD. Great bronze strap-end engraved with a stylized horse, incised cross and other incised details around. Two small rivet holes at wide end. 4 cm (1 1/16") with light green patina. Ex-Southern California collection, formed in the mid-20th century. #AM2134: $125 SOLD
Anglo-Saxon England, c. 8th-9th century AD. Fantastic Anglo-Saxon bronze decorative element with 'Bes' type face. In beautiful style with nice olive green patina. Remains of worn loops at back. 37 x 27mm. Ex Southern California estate, acquired mid-20th Century. #AM2141: $375 SOLD
Anglo-Saxon England, c. 8th-9th century AD. Great bronze strap-end engraved with stylized animal figures, incised details around. The tip in the form of a wolf's head with ears back. Two small rivet holes for attachment. 45mm (1 3/4") with dark green patina. ex-David Liebert, The Time Machine, New York. #AM2167: $125 SOLD
Anglo-Saxon. Great Britain, kingdom of Northumbria. Bronze styca, York mint, struck c. 850-855 AD, in the name of an uncertain king. Uncertain moneyer. +HAEVX (sic) around small cross / +HEVFIA (sic) around small cross. 13.4 mm, 0.84 g. ref: SCBC 872; North p. 72 note. VF. Sharp detail! Nice olive-green patina. From the Bolton Percy Hoard. Ex Peter Moffat collection. #CM2204: $275 SOLD
Anglo-Saxon. Great Britain, kingdom of Northumbria. Archbishop Wigmund, 837-854 AD. Bronze Styca, struck by moneyer Ethelweard. +VIGMVND I-REP (retrograde) around a small cross / Moneyers name +EDILVEARD around cross. 13 mm, 1.10 g. From the Bolton Percy Hoard. #CM2096: $275 SOLD - Ask about alt.!
Viking Europe, c. 8th-12th century AD. Small bronze crescent-shaped lunate pendant. Representing the moon god Mani, who the Vikings believed rode through the sky on a horse-drawn chariot, protecting the Earth and its inhabitants. H: 19mm (3/4 inch), front of suspension hole broken in antiquity. Black patina, earthen deposits. ex-London, UK gallery. #AM2222: $150 SOLD
Viking Europe, c. 8th-12th century AD. Small bronze crescent-shaped lunate pendant. Representing the moon god Mani, who the Vikings believed rode through the sky on a horse-drawn chariot, protecting the Earth and its inhabitants. W: 19mm (3/4 inch), the edges decorated with the finest raised dot border. Dark brown patina, earthen deposits. ex-London, UK gallery. #AM2227: $199 SOLD
Anglo-Saxon Britain, c. 8th-10th century AD. Fantastic large bronze buckle with plate in the form of a bird. Still fully articulated, moves freely. The body heavily decorated with intricate dotted pattern, top of one wing missing. Gorgeous dark green patina. Measures 5.5 x 4 cm (2 1/8 x 1 1/2"). Found in Norfolk. Ex collection of Dr. Robert D. Fulk, IN, purchased in the UK from Nigel, 1988. #AM2182: $275 SOLD
Anglo-Saxon Britain, c. 9th-10th century AD. Fantastic bronze disc brooch with backward-looking horse. From the Hayward collection and found at Caldecote, Norfolk. Same design as the other (#AM2181), but better defined. Excavation tag and collection number inked on back. Dia: 27mm. ex-Dr. Robert D. Fulk, IN, purchased from C. J. Martin, 1994. #AM2203: $325 SOLD
Ancient Viking ring! 4th - 8th century AD. Found in Latvia. Most likely a hair ring, but could have been a finger ring. Made from one long band of twisted bronze wire. Olive-green patina with light earthen deposits. About a US size 7 1/2. 20 mm outside diameter, 20 mm long. Ex-European private collection.
#AM2077: $150 SOLD
Ancient Viking ring! 4th - 8th century AD. Found in Latvia. Most likely a hair ring, but could have been a finger ring. Made from one long band of twisted bronze wire. Great blue-green patina with heavy earthen deposits. 19 mm outside diameter, 29 mm long. Ex-European private collection. #AM2079: $175 SOLD
Viking cross, c. 8th-12th century AD.
Nice bronze cross, both sides decorated with yellow paste inlays. The metal has a light olive-green patina and much of the original inlays remain! Light earthen deposits. 39x29 mm (1 1/2" x 1 1/8"), suspension loop intact. Ex New Jersey collection. #JM2464: $299 SOLD
Viking cross, c. 8th-12th century AD.
Nice bronze cross, both sides decorated with golden-yellow paste inlays. The metal has a light olive-green patina and much of the original inlays remain! Light earthen deposits overall. 40x32 mm (1 9/16" x 1 1/4"), suspension loop intact. Body slightly bent in antiquity. Ex New Jersey collection. #JM2465: $350 SOLD
Viking cross, c. 8th-12th century AD.
Great bronze cross, both sides decorated with white and yellow paste inlays (now toned gray). The metal has a dark olive-green patina and much of the original inlays remain! Light earthen deposits. 41x31 mm (1 5/8" x 1 1/4"), robust suspension loop intact. Ex New Jersey collection. #JM2468: $350 SOLD
Viking cross, c. 8th-12th century AD.
Gorgeous bronze cross, both sides decorated with somewhat iridescent yellow paste inlays. The metal has a deep olive-green patina and much of the original inlays remain! 38x31 mm (1 1/2" x 1 1/4"), suspension loop intact but delicate. Ex New Jersey collection. #JM2469: $399 SOLD
Viking cross, c. 8th-12th century AD.
Nice bronze cross, both sides decorated with golden-yellow paste inlays. The metal has a light olive-green patina and much of the original inlays remain! Earthen deposits overall. 38x31 mm (1 1/2" x 1 1/4"), suspension loop intact. Ex New Jersey collection. #JM2538: $350 SOLD
Viking cross, c. 8th-12th century AD.
Great bronze cross, both sides decorated with yellow paste inlays. The metal has a dark olive-green patina and much of the original inlays remain! Light earthen deposits. 38x30 mm (1 1/2" x
1 3/16"), suspension loop intact. Ex New Jersey collection. #JM2544: $375 SOLD - Ask about alternates!
Viking cross, c. 8th-12th century AD.
Nice bronze cross, both sides decorated with dark red and green paste inlays. The metal has a light olive-green patina and much of the original inlays remain! Earthen deposits overall. 37x30 mm (1 7/16" x 1 3/16"), suspension loop intact. Ex New Jersey collection. #JM2567: $299 SOLD - Ask about alternates!
Anglo-Saxon England, c. 8th-9th century AD. Great bronze strap-end with a nice Saxon cross! 2 small rivet holes at wide end, incised lines across. 45 mm (1 3/4") with light green patina. ex-Timeline Galleries, UK. #AM2068: $125 SOLD
Anglo-Saxon England, c. 8th-9th century AD. Bronze strap-end. Long tapered design, 2 small rivet holes through wide end. Olive-green patina with earthen deposits. 5 cm (2"). ex-Timeline Galleries, UK. #AM2067: $60 SOLD
Incredible Viking Battle Axe!
Viking iron battle axe head, c. 1000-1200 AD. An excellent iron “bearded” battle axe with a wide, curved blade, and heavy, reinforced poll. The bearded axe, or Skeggøx (from Old Norse Skegg, "beard", and øx, "axe") was heavily used from the 6th century onwards in Scandinavia but made most famous by the Vikings, who used these axes in battles with lethal effect. The main part of the axe blade extended below the butt of the axe, which allowed the warrior to hook onto the shields or weapons of their adversaries in one sweeping blow, and continuing the rotation bringing the heavy axe down upon them. Measures 150mm x 200mm. For more information on Viking axes, see Hubbard, B. (2016) "The Viking Warrior", London: Amber Books Ltd, 139-141 and H. Arbman, Birka I: Die Gruber, Uppsala, 1940. Ex Oxfordshire, UK art historian collection; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1990s and purchased on the UK art market. * More photos available upon request! #WP2896: $1400 SOLD
Awesome Viking Battle Axe!
Viking iron battle axe head, c. 1000-1200 AD. An excellent iron “bearded” battle axe with a wide, curved blade, and heavy, reinforced poll. The bearded axe, or Skeggøx (from Old Norse Skegg, "beard", and øx, "axe") was heavily used from the 6th century onwards in Scandinavia but made most famous by the Vikings, who used these axes in battles with lethal effect. The main part of the axe blade extended below the butt of the axe, which allowed the warrior to hook onto the shields or weapons of their adversaries in one sweeping blow, and continuing the rotation bringing the heavy axe down upon them. Measures 130mm x 190mm. For more information on Viking axes, see Hubbard, B. (2016) "The Viking Warrior", London: Amber Books Ltd, 139-141 and H. Arbman, Birka I: Die Gruber, Uppsala, 1940. Ex Oxfordshire, UK art historian collection; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1990s and purchased on the UK art market. * More photos available upon request! #WP2897: $1200 SOLD
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