Viking, Ancient, & Medieval Jewelry 2020-03-04 Auction - 90 Price Results - Chairish Auctions in NY
VIKING VOTIVE AXE PENDANT C.900-1000 ADFINE VIKING HEART RING C.900-1050 AD, SIZE 9 ½VIKING LUNAR NECKLACE PENDANT C.870-1050 AD JEWELRY
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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.
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FINE VIKING HEART PENDANT 900-1050 AD: Over 3/4” height, with nubs at the sixth points. Domed form. Central cusped heart with a beaded border and broad edge. The form of the heart is natural as in the body rather than stylized with the
0002: FINE VIKING HEART PENDANT 900-1050 ADEst. $275-$325
SAXON SILVERED CROSS: 9th-10th century. Silvered bronze, 7/8" high. Swelled beams with pointed tip globular terminals. The cross beam centered with a swell at the beam intersection. Silver restored and mounted on a modern
0003: SAXON SILVERED CROSSEst. $150-$200Lot Passed
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VIKING WEDDING RING, 866-1067 AD. SIZE 7 1/4: Broad band, 4.5mm, with flat face. The middle with a hand stippled band the full circumference. It is thought that Viking warriors wore narrow rings to minimize interference with the grip of their
0010: VIKING WEDDING RING, 866-1067 AD. SIZE 7 1/4Est. $125-$150
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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
0011: CELTIC PROSPERITY RING NECKLACE C.400- 100 BC.Est. $125-$150
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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:
0012: FRENCH TREFOIL PENDANT C.1500Est. $125-$150
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FINE VIKING HEART RING C.900-1050 AD, SIZE 9 ½: Size 9 ½. Broad, 4.7mm rounded face band with early form heart bezel. The cusped top form was used toward the end of the Viking era and the rounded top earlier, with regional exceptions. This
0014: FINE VIKING HEART RING C.900-1050 AD, SIZE 9 ½Est. $275-$325
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ANCIENT ROMAN BROOCH (GARMENT PIN) FIBULA: No Reserve! 1st-3rd century AD. The original garment pin patented two millennia later as the “safety pin”. Known as a knee fibula, serving as jewelry as well as a garment fastener. Bronze, just
0015: ANCIENT ROMAN BROOCH (GARMENT PIN) FIBULAEst. $100-$125
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VIKING PROTECTIVE BROOCH PENDANT, 10TH CENTURY: Circular bronze, just under 1” diameter with a cylindrical center, and beveled face meeting the flat back as an outer ridge. The surface with light texture from burial. Professionally conserved
0016: VIKING PROTECTIVE BROOCH PENDANT, 10TH CENTURYEst. $150-$175
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ICONIC VIKING HEART PENDANT 10TH-11TH CENTURY AD: Fully evolved form with cusped top and broad rounded edges defining a trefoil within. The foliate trefoil was a very popular motif for Viking hearts. Just over 3/4” width. The heart stood for
0019: ICONIC VIKING HEART PENDANT 10TH-11TH CENTURY ADEst. $250-$275
VIKING POCKET OR POUCH KNIFE: Vikings evolved multiple fighting techniques depending on circumstances. The sword and axe served on the battlefield. When raiding, they employed brutal hand to hand techniques which included throat
0022: VIKING POCKET OR POUCH KNIFEEst. $125-$150Lot Passed
VIKING GARDEN SICKLE C.866-1067 AD: York England. Forged iron, 6 ½” length along the curve. Well forged with a curved blade and tapered tang for mounting in a wood or bone grip. Viking household gardens grew herbs which were basic
0024: VIKING GARDEN SICKLE C.866-1067 ADEst. $175-$200Lot Passed