Viking, Ancient, & Medieval Jewelry 2019-05-08 Auction - 84 Price Results - Jasper52 in NY
Viking, Ancient, & Medieval Jewelry
FINE VIKING WARRIOR’S RING, 9th-10th CENTURY A.D. SIZE
RARE CRUSADER’S CROSS PENDANT, 11th-13th CENTURIES
VIKING LUNAR/ASTROLOGICAL PENDANT C.850-950 A.D.
Done
New York, NY, United States
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Viking, Ancient, & Medieval 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.
SOLD
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
Est.
$200
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$250
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
Est.
$150
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$175
Lot Passed
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
Est.
$230
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$280
Lot Passed
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
Est.
$300
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$400
Lot Passed
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
Est.
$150
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$200
Lot Passed
SOLD
VIKING TWISTED RING C.866-1067 A.D. SIZE 5 1/2.: Cambridgeshire, England, where the Vikings first invaded and conquered the Anglo Saxon natives. Size 5 1/2 with rope twist motif to the outside full circumference. The spiral or helix was a favorite
Est.
$150
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$200
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:
Est.
$125
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$150
Lot Passed
SOLD
CELTIC PROSPERITY RING NECKLACE C.400-100 B.C.: 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
Est.
$125
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$150