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FINE VIKING WARRIOR’S RING, 9th-10th CENTURY A.D. SIZERARE CRUSADER’S CROSS PENDANT, 11th-13th CENTURIESVIKING LUNAR/ASTROLOGICAL PENDANT C.850-950 A.D.
DoneMay 08, 2019 9:44 PM EDT
New York, NY, United States
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Viking, Ancient, & Medieval Jewelry

Jasper52

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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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ROMAN PROSTITUTE’S RING SIZE 7 1/2: 1st-2nd century A.D. Bronze, size7 1/2. Narrow, slightly tapered band with outsized stepped pyramidal bezel. These rings, exaggerated versions of lady's fashion rings of the period, served to
0001: ROMAN PROSTITUTE’S RING SIZE 7 1/2Est. $200-$250
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GREEK ARROWHEAD PENDANT 650-330 B.C.: 1 1/8” length. Conical with two rounded veins showing evidence of sharpening after casting. Professionally refurbished with silver overlay and mounted on a modern sterling silver chain for
0005: GREEK ARROWHEAD PENDANT 650-330 B.C.Est. $150-$175See Sold Price
VIKING HEART PENDANT C.900-1050 A.D.: 7/8” height. Made by the open mold process. Iconic fully developed form with cusped top and broad raised edges. The field with a trefoil evolving to a central stalk which projects slightly from the
0010: VIKING HEART PENDANT C.900-1050 A.D.Est. $230-$280See Sold Price
ROMAN LEGIONARIES PENDANT: First-Second century AD. The period of Christ, and the persecution of Christians. Over 1 3/4” height including the suspension loop. Said to represent the Roman gladius sword, these were awarded to
0011: ROMAN LEGIONARIES PENDANTEst. $300-$400See Sold Price
SAXON CROSS 9th-10th CENTURY: The emergence from the Dark Ages is embodied in the rise to power of the Frankish King, Charlemagne in 768 (founder of the Holy Roman Empire after 800) followed by conquering southern Europe from
0014: SAXON CROSS 9th-10th CENTURYEst. $150-$200See Sold Price
FRENCH TREFOIL PENDANT C.1500.: Gilt bronze. Classic form with a small bottom finial. 5/8" height. Professionally refurbished with the gold overlay restored for modern wear. Gift boxed with certificate of authenticity. Reserve:
0019: FRENCH TREFOIL PENDANT C.1500.Est. $125-$150See Sold Price
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