Viking, Ancient, & Medieval Jewelry 2019-08-14 Auction - 84 Price Results - Jasper52 in NY
Viking, Ancient, & Medieval Jewelry
VIKING LUNAR PENDANT C.870-1050
FINE VIKING DUCK’S FOOT SORCERER'S AMULET , 10th-11th
FINE VIKING WARRIOR’S RING, 9th-10th CENTURY AD Sz 9 ¾.
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
VIKING PROTECTIVE BROOCH 850-1000 AD.: Gilt bronze, 7/8" diameter. Circular, with ridged outer edge. Worn and textured from burial. Worn in numbers on the surface of the jerkin, these small metal brooches provided a measure of protection
Est.
$200
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$250
SOLD
CELTIC PROSPERITY RING NECKLACE C.400-100 BC.: Elegant and delicate example, over 1 1/8” diameter. 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
Est.
$150
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$200
SOLD
VIKING HEART PENDANT C.900-1050 AD.: 3/4” height. Made by the open mold process. Iconic fully developed form with cusped top and broad edges. The field opened (pierced) with small foliate scrolls at the shoulders. The heart stood for
Est.
$230
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$280
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
EUROPEAN PILGRIM’S CROSS 7th-10th CENTURY: Gilt bronze. 1” height. Broad squared beams, the cross beam centered with a squared expansion at the junction. Incised cross to the front. The back recessed for the inclusion of a holy relic such
Est.
$175
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$225
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 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
Est.
$125
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$150