Viking, Medieval & Byzantine Jewelry 2017-09-16 Auction - 90 Price Results - Chairish Auctions in NY
MEDIEVAL FRENCH PENDANT 13th-15th CENTURYCRUSADER’S CROSS PENDANTVIKING COIL RING C.850-1050 AD
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New York, NY, United States
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Viking, Medieval & Byzantine Jewelry

These striking pieces of jewelry span the entirety of history from the 2nd to 17th centuries, when the Vikings roamed both sea and land. Admire rings, sorcerer's amulets and pendants that hold symbolic meaning in their shapes, often embodying the great strength of Viking warriors who bore them. Among the highlights of this collection is an ancient Roman Bronze Dolphin Pendant. Professionally refurbished and ready for modern wear, these jewelry pieces are enriched with history as well as beauty.
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ROMAN DOLPHIN PENDANT 2ND CENTURY AD: Gilt bronze, of lineal form to facilitate suspension. 2 1/8” length. The dolphin was both feared and revered by Romans and is highly visible in Roman mythology. Mosaics often depict the dolphin as
0001: ROMAN DOLPHIN PENDANT 2ND CENTURY ADEst. $600-$675Lot Passed
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ANCIENT VIKING COIL RING 850-1050 AD: Size 10 ¼. 20.1mm inner diameter. Three coils span 8.1mm wide. Made by the lost wax process, the coil form was very popular in Viking culture. All items purchased are accompanied by a signed and
0002: ANCIENT VIKING COIL RING 850-1050 ADEst. $200-$230
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ANCIENT VIKING HEART PENDANT C.850-950 AD: Gilt bronze. ¾” high. Perfect heart form with nicely swelled section. Hollow backed, perhaps for the attachment of spiritual material. The heart stood for bravery, fortitude, loyalty, integrity,
0004: ANCIENT VIKING HEART PENDANT C.850-950 ADEst. $215-$245
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MEDIEVAL FRENCH PENDANT 14th-16th CENTURY: Gilt bronze. Shield shaped with armor elements and central family device. Slight wear from burial. 1 1/8" tall. All items purchased are accompanied by a signed and dated Certificate of Authenticity
0005: MEDIEVAL FRENCH PENDANT 14th-16th CENTURYEst. $160-$180
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ANCIENT VIKING MAN’S WEDDING RING 10th CENTURY: Bronze. Size 10. Vikings exchanged rings on the pommel of the groom’s sword. All items purchased are accompanied by a signed and dated Certificate of Authenticity with the name of the item and its
0007: ANCIENT VIKING MAN’S WEDDING RING 10th CENTURYEst. $100-$200
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GOTHIC FRENCH PENDANT C.1340-1450: Gilt bronze. Stylized shield shape in three horizontal ranks. Just under 5/8” height. Worn as part of the elaborate trappings for man and horse in tournament and war. All items purchased are
0008: GOTHIC FRENCH PENDANT C.1340-1450Est. $145-$160
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GOTHIC FRENCH PENDANT C.1300-1450: Gilt bronze. Heraldic formed as two fleur de lis on bar, inverted. Just over 3/4” height. Worn as part of the elaborate trappings for man and horse in tournament and war. All items purchased are
0011: GOTHIC FRENCH PENDANT C.1300-1450Est. $145-$160
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VIKING SORCERER'S AMULET, 850-1050 A.D.: Silver alloy. Over 1 ¼” height. Tapered form emulating a duck’s foot. A burial at Viden Denmark contained the body of a woman of wealth and status buried with henbane seeds (which have
0013: VIKING SORCERER'S AMULET, 850-1050 A.D.Est. $90-$100
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ANCIENT VIKING LUNAR PENDANT C.900-1000 AD: Gilt bronze. As expert navigators, the constellations signified mystery and power to Vikings. The Moon was personified as Mani, brother to Sol the Sun, and is abundantly represented in Norse
0016: ANCIENT VIKING LUNAR PENDANT C.900-1000 ADEst. $155-$175
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ANCIENT VIKING MAN’S WEDDING RING 850-1050 AD: Bronze, size 11. Vikings exchanged rings on the pommel of the groom’s sword. All items purchased are accompanied by a signed and dated Certificate of Authenticity with the name of the item and its
0017: ANCIENT VIKING MAN’S WEDDING RING 850-1050 ADEst. $100-$200
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FINE MEDIEVAL CHRISTIAN CROSS 12th CENTURY: Gilt bronze. 1” height, with rounded beam terminals and central square enclosing a saltire. All items purchased are accompanied by a signed and dated Certificate of Authenticity with the name of
0018: FINE MEDIEVAL CHRISTIAN CROSS 12th CENTURYEst. $90-$100
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ANCIENT VIKING LUNAR PENDANT C.900-1000 AD: Gilt bronze. As expert navigators, the constellations signified mystery and power to Vikings. Lunar pendants were worn as pectorals as well as suspended from belts, other clothing and horse
0019: ANCIENT VIKING LUNAR PENDANT C.900-1000 ADEst. $135-$150
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LARGE VIKING LUNAR PENDANT C.850-1050 AD: Large iconic form with curled terminals. 1 1/8” wide. Surface wear from burial. As expert navigators the constellations signified mystery and power to Vikings. The Moon was personified as Mani,
0022: LARGE VIKING LUNAR PENDANT C.850-1050 ADEst. $200-$225