Ancient, Medieval and Viking Jewelry 2018-02-28 Auction - 90 Price Results - Jasper52 in NY
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FANTASTIC VIKING LUNAR ECLIPSE PENDANT.  850-1050 ADFINE VIKING COIL RING 10th-11th CENTURY ADFINE CRUSADER CROSS PENDANT 11th-13th CENTURY
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New York, NY, United States
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Ancient, Medieval and Viking Jewelry

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These striking pieces of jewelry date back to the 8th -15th 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 a gleaming silver Byzantine pilgrim cross. Professionally refurbished and ready for modern wear, these jewelry pieces are enriched with history as well as beauty.
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FINE VIKING COIL RING, 10th CENTURY AD: Gilt bronze. Size 10 1/2. Almost three full coils span about 3/8” width. Made by the lost wax process, the coil form was very popular in Viking culture. Professionally refurbished with the gold
0002: FINE VIKING COIL RING, 10th CENTURY ADEst. $315-$420
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VIKING SHIELD RING, 9th-10th CENTURY: Gilt bronze, size 10 ¼ with overlapping prong band as typical. Triple bordered oval bezel with two primary transverse bands flanked by a field of smaller bands. Professionally refurbished with the
0004: VIKING SHIELD RING, 9th-10th CENTURYEst. $562-$750
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VIKING MAN’S WEDDING RING 850-1050 AD: Bronze. Size 8 1/4. Broad band with rounded face. Varigated green patina. Vikings exchanged rings on the pommel of the groom’s sword. Item ships one business day after payment. No Reserve: This
0006: VIKING MAN’S WEDDING RING 850-1050 ADEst. $100-$200
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VIKING SORCERER'S AMULET 9th-10th CENTURY: Silvered bronze, 15/16” length. Shaped as a duck’s foot and pierced. A burial at Viden Denmark contained the body of a woman of wealth and status buried with henbane seeds, which have
0011: VIKING SORCERER'S AMULET 9th-10th CENTURYEst. $217-$290
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VIKING HEART AMULET, 9th-10th CENTURY: Gilt bronze. Just under 1” height. Central fine classical pierced heart over dome with five radial nubs and swelled sides, reiterating the heart motif and message. The heart stood for bravery,
0013: VIKING HEART AMULET, 9th-10th CENTURYEst. $337-$450
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VIKING MAN’S RING, 9th-10th CENTURY AD: Gilt bronze, size 9 1/2 with broad, slightly flared band of high rounded section. Rounded rectangular bezel. A plain full bodied ring in excellent preservation with the gold surface restored. Item
0014: VIKING MAN’S RING, 9th-10th CENTURY ADEst. $277-$370
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VIKING WOMAN’S WEDDING RING 850-1050 AD: Gilt bronze. Size 6. Rounded band. Vikings exchanged rings on the pommel of the groom’s sword. Item ships one business day after payment. Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. When
0015: VIKING WOMAN’S WEDDING RING 850-1050 ADEst. $100-$150
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ROMAN KNEE FIBULA 1st-2nd CENTURY AD: Bronze. 1 1/4” length. The frame nicely faceted and with “dog leg” form. Crisp with fine mottled patina. The cross pin lacking. Item ships one business day after payment. No Reserve: This lot
0016: ROMAN KNEE FIBULA 1st-2nd CENTURY ADEst. $100-$200
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FINE VIKING HEART PENDANT C.850-1050 AD: Silvered bronze. 3/4” width. Iconic heart form with triple foliate motif. Foliate designs were favored by Vikings and incorporated into about half of heart pendants. The heart stood for bravery,
0023: FINE VIKING HEART PENDANT C.850-1050 ADEst. $300-$400
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VIKING WOMAN’S WEDDING RING 850-1050 AD: Silver-rich bronze. Size 7 1/2. Broad, flat band. Variegated surface, smooth and mottled. Vikings exchanged rings on the pommel of the groom’s sword. Item ships one business day after payment. No
0024: VIKING WOMAN’S WEDDING RING 850-1050 ADEst. $100-$200
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