Viking, Ancient, & Medieval Jewelry 2018-09-18 Auction - 90 Price Results - Jasper52 in NY
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GOOD BYZANTINE PILGRIM'S RING 7th-10th CENTURYVIKING AXE AMULET 9th-10th CENTURYMEDIEVAL SPANISH CROSS C.1450-1650
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New York, NY, United States
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Viking, Ancient, & Medieval Jewelry

Jasper52

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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.
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VIKING WEDDING RING, 866-1067 AD: Gilt bronze, size 9 1/2. Broad flat band of early form. The gold overlay restored. Vikings exchanged rings on the pommel of the groom’s sword. Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve.
0001: VIKING WEDDING RING, 866-1067 ADEst. US$150-US$200Lot Passed
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GOOD BYZANTINE PILGRIM'S RING 7th-10th CENTURY: Size 7 ½. 17.6mm inner diameter. Band tapers from 3.4-2.1mm wide. Circular bezel with cross shaped flower motif with lineal leaf infill. Well preserved with good patina. While Pilgrims were readily
0003: GOOD BYZANTINE PILGRIM'S RING 7th-10th CENTURYEst. US$200-US$250
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VIKING WEDDING RING, 866-1067 AD: Bronze, size 7 3/4. Good high rounded section. Originally gilt, this ring now has a fine dark patina. Vikings exchanged rings on the pommel of the groom’s sword. No Reserve: This lot starts at $1
0005: VIKING WEDDING RING, 866-1067 ADEst. US$50-US$75
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VIKING HEART PENDANT C. 900-1000 AD: Early example of the fully evolved form with cusped top and near rounded sides. Very slightly domed with large central trefoil motif, the upper members comprising the scrolled border terminal. Just
0006: VIKING HEART PENDANT C. 900-1000 ADEst. US$200-US$250
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ROMAN PROSTITUTE'S RING: 1st-3rd century AD. Bronze, size 5. Narrow band. The bezel of stepped pyramidal form, now worn to rounded shape with base lines intact. Good patina. Prostitution was practiced openly in ancient Rome.
0007: ROMAN PROSTITUTE'S RINGEst. US$150-US$200Lot Passed
VIKING TWISTED RING C.850-1050 AD: Swelled top of spirally banded form, tapering to the overlapping band terminals. The rope twist is a motif repeated in Viking decoration, perhaps a reference to ships lines without which their
0010: VIKING TWISTED RING C.850-1050 ADEst. US$200-US$250Lot Passed
VIKING HEART PENDANT C.850-1050 AD: Iconic form with crisply delineated central trefoil motif and broad border to the outer edge. About 7/8" width. Made by the sand mold process. The heart stood for bravery, fortitude, loyalty, and
0016: VIKING HEART PENDANT C.850-1050 ADEst. US$200-US$250Lot Passed
VIKING AXE AMULET 9th-10th CENTURY: Gilt bronze, 1 ¼" height with elegantly formed bit and curved back spike. The eye or socket pierced for suspension and suitable for modern wear. Professionally refurbished with the gold overlay
0020: VIKING AXE AMULET 9th-10th CENTURYEst. US$200-US$250Lot Passed
FINE EARLY CHRISTIAN RING: Diamond bezel with concentric line motif holding a second raised diamond. Tapered shoulders with foliage design. Size 10½. 20.5mm inner diameter. Band is 4.1mm wide. Fine patina. Professionally
0021: FINE EARLY CHRISTIAN RINGEst. US$250-US$300Lot Passed
VIKING HEART PENDANT C.850-1050 AD: ¾" height. Elegantly formed with broad border and trefoil motif and expanded finial. Foliate designs were favored by Vikings and incorporated into about half of heart pendants. The heart stood for
0022: VIKING HEART PENDANT C.850-1050 ADEst. US$200-US$250Lot Passed
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VIKING WOMAN’S WEDDING RING, 850-1050 AD: Bronze, size 6 1/2. Broad band of flat section. Originally gilt with gold overlay now restored. Vikings exchanged rings on the pommel of the groom’s sword. Please note that this lot has a
0023: VIKING WOMAN’S WEDDING RING, 850-1050 ADEst. US$150-US$200
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