Blue Lake Auction - August 12th

CRUSADER'S CROSS PENDANT NECKLACE, 11TH-13TH CENTURY

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Clinton Twp, MI, United States

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Blue Lake Auction - August 12th

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This action-packed sale brings you items purchased on the European market, decades ago, and in storage until now. Included are swords, polearms, daggers, Japanese arms, and other weapons along with historic, Oriental, and Tribal artifacts. As well, we are offering ancient Viking, Roman, and Greek jewelry professionally refurbished in our studio for modern wear. We've already overcome the biggest auction hurdle for you by providing economical in-house shipping for all items with domestic shipping prices posted upfront.

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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

0074: CELTIC PROSPERITY RING NECKLACE, C.400-100 BCEst. $125-$150Lot Passed

FINE VIKING HEART NECKLACE, 10TH-11TH CENTURY AD: Gilt bronze, heart, charm size, just under ½” (0.46”) height plus the loop. Fully evolved form with cusped top, with an incised central trefoil. The heart stood for bravery,

0075: FINE VIKING HEART NECKLACE, 10TH-11TH CENTURY ADEst. $200-$250Lot Passed

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VIKING WOMAN’S WEDDING RING, SIZE 2 ¼: Gilt bronze, size 2 ¼ for the small finger as was the custom. 9th-10th Century AD. 1.4mm width band expanding to 2.4mm, with a low rounded face. Professionally refurbished with the silver

0076: VIKING WOMAN’S WEDDING RING, SIZE 2 ¼Est. $100-$125

GREEK/UKRAINE BRONZE DOLPHIN “COIN" NECKLACE 5TH-4TH CENTURY BC: From the Greek Black Sea colony of Olbia which provided slaves, cereal, and fish. Before die struck coinage, these dolphin figures served as a means of exchange, vital for commerce to thrive. They

0077: GREEK/UKRAINE BRONZE DOLPHIN “COIN" NECKLACE 5TH-4TH CENTURY BCEst. $100-$150Lot Passed

SUPERB EASTERN EUROPEAN CHRISTIAN CROSS, 17TH-18TH CENTURY: Poland/Russia/Ukraine. Gilt bronze, about 1 ¾" height, proportioned for priest or other clergy member. Fine form executed in especially high relief and profusely detailed. Raised cross,

0078: SUPERB EASTERN EUROPEAN CHRISTIAN CROSS, 17TH-18TH CENTURYEst. $400-$500Lot Passed

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VIKING PROTECTIVE BROOCH, 900-1050 AD: Silvered bronze of broad flat form, over 7/8" diameter. The edge inlet for the cross pin seat. When fastened to the jerkin, these small metal brooches provided a measure of protection against sword

0079: VIKING PROTECTIVE BROOCH, 900-1050 ADEst. $125-$150

MEDIEVAL TIBETAN SKULL PRAYER BEAD: This small bronze bead, hand crafted about 1400-1550 was part of a Buddhist prayer ritual. It was strung along with others, each showing differences from hand work, to aid the devotee by focusing

0080: MEDIEVAL TIBETAN SKULL PRAYER BEADEst. $150-$200Lot Passed

RARE VIKING WARRIOR’S BRACELET PENDANT NECKLACE, 10th-11th CENTURY AD: Vikings were highly skilled metallurgists, and as a result, breaking metal had supernatural significance for them. Breaking ringjarn (iron rings) as shown on the Larbro Stone, was thought to destroy

0081: RARE VIKING WARRIOR’S BRACELET PENDANT NECKLACE, 10th-11th CENTURY ADEst. $250-$350Lot Passed

VIKING LUNAR PENDANT, 9TH-10TH CENTURY AD: Elegant form, just under 1" width, near-circular, rounded diamond section. As expert navigators, the constellations signified mystery and power to Vikings. The Moon was personified as Mani, brother

0082: VIKING LUNAR PENDANT, 9TH-10TH CENTURY ADEst. $175-$225Lot Passed

VIKING COIL RING: Size 10 ¾. Gilt bronze. Low rounded face band in 2 ¾ full coils, to 13.7mm (½") width. The coil or helix was a favorite form for Vikings and evidently held supernatural

0083: VIKING COIL RINGEst. $350-$450Lot Passed

FINE ROMAN LEGIONARY’S SWORD BELT MOUNT NECKLACE MID-LATE 4TH CENTURY AD: Fine original sword belt mount from a Roman legionary’s sword belt, mid to late 4th century AD. See https://www.forumancientcoins.com/NumisWiki/view.asp?key=Roman%20Military%20Belts for virtually

0084: FINE ROMAN LEGIONARY’S SWORD BELT MOUNT NECKLACE MID-LATE 4TH CENTURY ADEst. $300-$400Lot Passed

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VIKING BEARD RING NECKLACE, 9th-11th CENTURY AD: Gilt bronze. Just over ½" (0.58") in diameter. Circular, with rounded face and ridged edges. The use of beard ring jewelry by Viking warriors is well documented. Professionally refurbished

0085: VIKING BEARD RING NECKLACE, 9th-11th CENTURY ADEst. $125-$150

GOOD VIKING WEDDING RING, SIZE 10 ½ 850-1050 AD: Size 10 ½. Rounded face, 4.0mm width. Texture from burial. Vikings exchanged rings on the pommel of the groom’s sword. Professionally refurbished with the pure silver restored. Gift boxed

0086: GOOD VIKING WEDDING RING, SIZE 10 ½ 850-1050 ADEst. $175-$200Lot Passed

ANCIENT VIKING HEART PENDANT NECKLACE 800-900 AD: Gilt bronze. Just over 7/8” (0.89”) total height. Early example for these with the heart represented in its natural (uncusped) form with a raised edge. The heart stood for bravery,

0087: ANCIENT VIKING HEART PENDANT NECKLACE 800-900 ADEst. $200-$250Lot Passed

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VIKING PROTECTIVE BROOCH NECKLACE, C.870-1066: Cambridgeshire, England. Circular bronze, slightly over 7/8” (0.90”) diameter of rounded faces front and back, and tapered cross pin. Surface textured from burial. Worn in numbers on the

0088: VIKING PROTECTIVE BROOCH NECKLACE, C.870-1066Est. $150-$175

FINE ROMAN GLADIUS PENDANT NECKLACE 1ST-3RD CENTURY AD: The period of Christ, and the persecution of Christians. Large example, just under 2" length. Finely delineated hilt with bulbous pommel and waisted grip. Tapered blade, pierced for suspension. Said

0089: FINE ROMAN GLADIUS PENDANT NECKLACE 1ST-3RD CENTURY ADEst. $300-$400Lot 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

0090: ROMAN WHEEL OF FORTUNE AMULET NECKLACE, 3RD-6TH CENTURY ADEst. $150-$200Lot Passed

0091: CELTIC PROSPERITY RING NECKLACE, C.400-100 BCEst. $125-$150Lot Passed

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VIKING WOMAN’S WEDDING RING, SIZE 7: Late 9th-early 11th century AD. Gilt bronze, size 7. 1.9mm width band with a rounded face. A faint line once around the entire circumference. Professionally refurbished with the 24k gold overlay

0092: VIKING WOMAN’S WEDDING RING, SIZE 7Est. $75-$100

VIKING ROCK CRYSTAL BEAD, 10TH CENTURY AD: Boldly faceted 17.7mm, about ¾” in length. Gray-brown coloration with natural cleavage evident. See The Viking Saga, Peter Brent 1975, p151 for similar examples. Jewelry gift boxed with

0093: VIKING ROCK CRYSTAL BEAD, 10TH CENTURY ADEst. $400-$500Lot Passed

VIKING WOMAN’S WEDDING RING, SIZE 6 ½: Gilt bronze, size 6 ½. 9th-10th Century AD. 1.4mm width band expanding to 2.5mm, with a well rounded face. Professionally refurbished with the 24karat gold surface restored. Vikings exchanged

0094: VIKING WOMAN’S WEDDING RING, SIZE 6 ½Est. $100-$125Lot Passed

VIKING PROTECTIVE BROOCH NECKLACE, C.870-1066: Cambridgeshire, England. Circular bronze, slightly over ¾” diameter of low, near flat rounded faces front and back, and tapered cross pin. Surface textured from burial. Worn in numbers

0095: VIKING PROTECTIVE BROOCH NECKLACE, C.870-1066Est. $125-$150Lot Passed

ANCIENT VIKING HEART PENDANT C.850-1050 AD: Classic heart form. Just over ¾” (0.77”) height plus the suspension loop. Broad rounded edge with a fully developed cusp at the top formed as scrolls, by the edges and combining

0096: ANCIENT VIKING HEART PENDANT C.850-1050 ADEst. $225-$250Lot Passed

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RARE COPPER VIKING WEDDING RING, 900-1050 AD, SIZE 10 ½: Size 10 ½. 4.0mm width with rounded face. Made with a central core to distribute the molten metal and heat. The core was then laboriously removed by hand with the remnants still visible.

0097: RARE COPPER VIKING WEDDING RING, 900-1050 AD, SIZE 10 ½Est. $125-$175

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