Fagan Arms Auction - December 6th

A VERY RARE 15th CENTURY BURGUNDIAN BALLOCK DAGGER

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Clinton Twp, MI, United States

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Fagan Arms Auction - December 6th

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ANCIENT VIKING BEARD RING C.850-1050 AD: Circular with rounded face and flat edges. 1.6mm thickness, 0.54 inch outer diameter, 0.46 inside. The use of beard rings by Vikings is well documented though very few genuine examples survive.

0074: ANCIENT VIKING BEARD RING C.850-1050 ADEst. $75-$100Lot Passed

ROMAN WHEEL OF FORTUNE AMULET NECKLACE, 3RD-6TH CENTURY AD: The Wheel of Fortune (Rota Fortuna) is one of the most enduring of ancient philosophical or religious concepts. It was pivotal in Ancient Greek and Roman Paganism and smoothly transitioned into

0075: ROMAN WHEEL OF FORTUNE AMULET NECKLACE, 3RD-6TH CENTURY ADEst. $175-$225Lot Passed

ANCIENT VIKING WOMAN'S WEDDING RING 866-1067 AD, SIZE 6 1/2: Bronze, 2.2mm width, deeply rounded face band. Surface very lightly textured. Vikings exchanged rings on the pommel of the groom's sword. Fine glossy patina. Professionally refurbished with the pure

0076: ANCIENT VIKING WOMAN'S WEDDING RING 866-1067 AD, SIZE 6 1/2Est. $125-$150Lot Passed

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

0077: CELTIC PROSPERITY RING NECKLACE C.400-100 BCEst. $125-$150Lot Passed

FINE VIKING HEART PENDANT NECKLACE, 10th-11th CENTURY AD: True heart form with cusped top formed by the scrolling upper members which extend below to form the top members of the trefoil, an iconic Viking motif. Near flat section, and particularly deep

0078: FINE VIKING HEART PENDANT NECKLACE, 10th-11th CENTURY ADEst. $225-$250Lot Passed

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ROMAN GLADIUS PENDANT NECKLACE 1ST-3RD CENTURY AD: The period of Christ, and the persecution of Christians. Just over 2" total length. Finely delineated hilt with a bulbous pommel, waisted grip, and flared cross guard. Tapered blade, pierced for

0079: ROMAN GLADIUS PENDANT NECKLACE 1ST-3RD CENTURY ADEst. $125-$150

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VIKING TUBULAR PENDANT NECKLACE, 9TH-11TH CENTURY AD: Over 1 1/2" length, of elegantly tapered cylindrical form with fine butted seam. Particularly skillfully made. These were strung on necklaces along with beds and amulets to provide a little motion as

0080: VIKING TUBULAR PENDANT NECKLACE, 9TH-11TH CENTURY ADEst. $100-$125Lot Passed

VIKING WOMAN'S WEDDING RING, 866-1067 AD, SIZE 7: Silvered bronze, size 7 for the small finger as was the custom. Very low rounded face, 1.9mm in width. Surface textured from burial and restored in 24karat gold. Vikings exchanged rings on the pommel

0081: VIKING WOMAN'S WEDDING RING, 866-1067 AD, SIZE 7Est. $75-$100Lot Passed

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SPANISH ENLISTED MAN'S SWORD: Pattern worn by infantry as well as artillery. Bronze one piece hilt of French styling, with ribbed grip. 27" slightly curved s.e. blade, the ricasso struck with the mark of the ARTILLERIA FBA

0082: SPANISH ENLISTED MAN'S SWORDEst. $350-$450

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HALLMARKED ENGLISH MAGNIFYING GLASS FROM THE MOVIES: 6 1/4" length with 3" lens. The handle enameled over "engine turned" design (enamel chipped) on Sterling silver base with hallmarked socket. Ex: stock of Ken Paul Ltd. who supplied the majority of

0083: HALLMARKED ENGLISH MAGNIFYING GLASS FROM THE MOVIESEst. $75-$100Lot Passed

VIKING BATTLE AXE C.850-1050 AD: Well forged iron, 6 7/8" height of thin section distinguishing it from a working axe (tool). Oval eye flared back for added stability. Elegantly shaped bit, flared to both front and back. These were

0084: VIKING BATTLE AXE C.850-1050 ADEst. $1,250-$1,750Lot Passed

HADENDOA CULT KNIFE: Unique form X shaped ebony hilt cut to incorporate the heartwood/sapwood color contrast. 7 1/2" medially ridged J form hammer finished blade made to hook and tear on the upstroke and slash on the

0085: HADENDOA CULT KNIFEEst. $300-$350Lot Passed

BURMESE LACQUERWORK BOWL: 19th century, 7 1/4" diameter and 3" height. The core made of woven basket work probably split cane. The surface lacquered over in several coats producing a hard waterproof finish. The outside

0086: BURMESE LACQUERWORK BOWLEst. $100-$125Lot Passed

ENGLISH MORTUARY CROSS, 14th CENTURY: Lead 1 1/8" height, including the loop which originally attached to the deceased. One side with a lattice pattern and central cross in a circle. The other with some figuring, perhaps a Corpus

0087: ENGLISH MORTUARY CROSS, 14th CENTURYEst. $250-$300Lot Passed

MEDIEVAL CHRISTIAN CROSS NECKLACE C.800-1000 AD: Carolingian, the period of Charlemagne. 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)

0088: MEDIEVAL CHRISTIAN CROSS NECKLACE C.800-1000 ADEst. $200-$250Lot Passed

FINE EARLY CHRISTIAN CROSS NECKLACE, 9th-11th CENTURY AD: Gilt bronze. Just under 1" height, of elegant form. Crossbeam above center with a four circle cluster at the intersection, defining a saltire. Each beam with a triple circle terminal emulating the

0089: FINE EARLY CHRISTIAN CROSS NECKLACE, 9th-11th CENTURY ADEst. $225-$250Lot Passed

CELTIC PROSPERITY INGOT NECKLACE (JEWELRY) C.400-100: Before the Roman invasion of the British Isles, rings of bronze, silver, and gold were used as a means of exchange, particularly in Ireland. Rarely, variants, like lugged rings or these arrowhead

0090: CELTIC PROSPERITY INGOT NECKLACE (JEWELRY) C.400-100Est. $175-$200Lot Passed

ANCIENT VIKING GILT BEAD, 9TH-11TH CENTURY AD: 6.1mm length, about ¼", 6.7mm diameter. Hand formed from bronze, forged to hexagonal section with the center swelled to a ridge. Butted seam. Professionally refurbished with the 24karat gold

0091: ANCIENT VIKING GILT BEAD, 9TH-11TH CENTURY ADEst. $25-$50Lot Passed

VIKING PROTECTIVE BROOCH 900-1050 AD: Circular bronze, over 1 1/2" diameter with face incised with characteristically Viking curvilinear designs (somewhat obscured from age and burial) and flat back. Pierced for the captive cross pin.

0092: VIKING PROTECTIVE BROOCH 900-1050 ADEst. $250-$300Lot Passed

A NOBLE GENERAL 1804, ROBERT DIGHTON: Napoleonic caricature of a mounted English officer, identified in pencil at the bottom Lord Harrington (Charles Stanhope, 3rd Earl of Harrington). A comment on the sometimes unfortunate results of

0093: A NOBLE GENERAL 1804, ROBERT DIGHTONEst. $175-$225Lot Passed

PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH CRUSIE OR BETTY LAMP C.1750-1800: Two piece forged iron. Circular well with finely formed "spout" wick holder and crested Pennsylvania Dutch form back. Mount slot which engages the back (hook worn) which is taller, but shaped the

0094: PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH CRUSIE OR BETTY LAMP C.1750-1800Est. $225-$275Lot Passed

JAPANESE SPEAR HEAD YARI: Late Edo period, before 1867. 16 3/8" length, 4 3/4" triangular section point. Tapered tang with two mounting holes. Tang rusted over tool finish.

0095: JAPANESE SPEAR HEAD YARIEst. $250-$300Lot Passed

FINE OLD IRISH SHILLELAGH: Bataireacht is the art of stick fighting in Ireland, a form of martial arts. It is believed to descent from broadsword training. In the 18th century, Irish peasants bonded as factions that would

0096: FINE OLD IRISH SHILLELAGHEst. $500-$600Lot Passed

NEW GUINEA HUSBAND KILLING DAGGER: 13 1/2" length made from cassowary bone, specifically to kill an unfaithful husband! Shaped with a tapered blade for 2/3 its length. The joint encased in a fine woven band mounted with three rows of

0097: NEW GUINEA HUSBAND KILLING DAGGEREst. $400-$500Lot Passed

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