Viking, Ancient, & Medieval Jewelry 2018-08-21 Auction - 90 Price Results - Chairish Auctions in NY
Viking, Ancient, & Medieval Jewelry
ROMAN ROTA FORTUNAE RING 1st-5th CENTURYFINE VIKING WARRIOR’S RING 10th CENTURYANCIENT ROMAN QUATREFOIL PENDANT, 1st-2nd CENTURY AD
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New York, NY, United States
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Viking, Ancient, & Medieval Jewelry

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.
VIKING HEART PENDANT C.850-950 AD: Over 1" height. Heart form with medial nubs and a chiseled runic cipher as a V with split ends. The heart stood for bravery, fortitude, loyalty, integrity, all attributes of the Viking warrior. It is
0003: VIKING HEART PENDANT C.850-950 ADEst.
$200
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$250
Lot Passed
SOLD
BYZANTINE CROSS 5th-8th CENTURY: Silvered bronze. Over 1 ¼". Classic form with mild surface wear from burial. Professionally refurbished with the silver overlay restored for contemporary wear. On a modern sterling silver chain for
0005: BYZANTINE CROSS 5th-8th CENTURYEst.
$150
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$200
SOLD
VIKING WEDDING RING, 866-1067 AD: Bronze, size 9. Particularly high rounded section. Originally gilt, this ring now has a fine dark patina. Vikings exchanged rings on the pommel of the groom’s sword. No Reserve: This lot starts at
0008: VIKING WEDDING RING, 866-1067 ADEst.
$100
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$120
VIKING HEART PENDANT C.850-1050 AD: Over ¾" height. Elegantly formed with broad border and trefoil motif. Foliate designs were favored by Vikings and incorporated into about half of heart pendants. The heart stood for bravery,
0010: VIKING HEART PENDANT C.850-1050 ADEst.
$200
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$250
Lot Passed
SOLD
ROMAN SORCERER’S RING C.300-100 BC: Gilt bronze, size 7 with central motif of addorsed lituus’ on radial sun rays. Worn by augurs, who were seers or priests of the Roman religion who interpreted the will of the gods through the
0011: ROMAN SORCERER’S RING C.300-100 BCEst.
$300
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$350
VIKING HEART PENDANT C.850-1050 AD: 5/8" height. Classic form. Mild surface wear from burial. The heart stood for bravery, fortitude, loyalty, integrity, all attributes of the Viking warrior. It is abundantly referenced in Viking
0013: VIKING HEART PENDANT C.850-1050 ADEst.
$200
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$250
Lot Passed
SOLD
CELTIC PROSPERITY RING NECKLACE C.400-100 BC: Before the Roman invasion of the British Isles, rings of bronze, silver and gold were used as a means of exchange, particularly in Ireland. Most exchanges of goods and property were conducted by
0015: CELTIC PROSPERITY RING NECKLACE C.400-100 BCEst.
$150
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$200
SOLD
VIKING WOMAN’S WEDDING RING, 866-1067 AD: Silver, size 4 1/4. Medium width band of low rounded section. Good patina. Vikings exchanged rings on the pommel of the groom’s sword. No Reserve: This lot starts at $1 and has no reserve as a
0016: VIKING WOMAN’S WEDDING RING, 866-1067 ADEst.
$100
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$120
ROMAN FACETED PENDANT C.100-400 AD: 1" tall. Inverted narrow teardrop form with mild surface wear from burial. Professionally refurbished with the gold overlay restored for contemporary wear. Gift boxed with certification of
0017: ROMAN FACETED PENDANT C.100-400 ADEst.
$150
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$200
Lot Passed
VIKING HEART PENDANT C.850-1050 AD: 1" height. Elongated heart form with dual beaded arcs vertically connecting a pair of nubs on each side. The heart stood for bravery, fortitude, loyalty, integrity, all attributes of the Viking
0021: VIKING HEART PENDANT C.850-1050 ADEst.
$200
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$250
Lot Passed
SOLD
VIKING WOMAN’S WEDDING RING, 866-1067 AD: Silver alloyed bronze, size 5 1/2. Medium width band of high rounded section. Good patina and would have a very silver like polish originally when worn. Vikings exchanged rings on the pommel of the
0022: VIKING WOMAN’S WEDDING RING, 866-1067 ADEst.
$100
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$120