Viking, Medieval & Byzantine Jewelry 2017-09-16 Auction - 90 Price Results - Jasper52 in NY
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MEDIEVAL FRENCH PENDANT 13th-15th CENTURYCRUSADER’S CROSS PENDANTVIKING COIL RING C.850-1050 AD
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Viking, Medieval & Byzantine Jewelry

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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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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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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 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
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