Viking, Ancient, & Medieval Jewelry 2018-09-18 Auction - 90 Price Results - Jasper52 in NY - Page 3
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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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FINE MEDIEVAL EUROPEAN RING: Hexagonal bezel with two small inscriptions. Size 8 ¾. 19.1mm inner diameter. Band is 3.6mm wide with some surface wear from burial. Professionally refurbished with the gold overlay restored for
0051: FINE MEDIEVAL EUROPEAN RINGEst. US$150-US$200Lot Passed
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VIKING WOMAN’S WEDDING RING, 866-1067 AD: Small size 1. Medium band of rounded section. Good patina and preservation with some verdigris from burial. Vikings exchanged rings on the pommel of the groom’s sword. No Reserve: This lot starts
0052: VIKING WOMAN’S WEDDING RING, 866-1067 ADEst. US$50-US$75
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VIKING BRACELET C.850-1000 AD: Classic slender C form measuring 2 7/8" across the center. Terminals with linear motif. Light surface degradation from burial. Professionally refurbished with the gold overlay restored for
0053: VIKING BRACELET C.850-1000 ADEst. US$300-US$350Lot Passed
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VIKING WEDDING RING, 850-1050 AD: Bronze, originally gilt, size 7 3/4. Broad band of medium rounded section, the gold overlay restored. Vikings exchanged rings on the pommel of the groom’s sword. Please note that this lot has a
0055: VIKING WEDDING RING, 850-1050 ADEst. US$110-US$150
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EARLY CHRISTIAN CROSS C.5th-8th CENTURY AD: Over 1 ¼" height. The front with broad line incised cross within. Surface textured from sand casting, probably open face mold. Professionally refurbished with the silver overlay restored and mounted
0056: EARLY CHRISTIAN CROSS C.5th-8th CENTURY ADEst. US$200-US$250
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ROMAN BALL PENDANT C.100 BC-100 AD: Gilt bronze, over ½" height. Handsome trefoil form. Professionally refurbished with the gold overlay restored. Gift boxed with certificate of authenticity. Please note that this lot has a
0058: ROMAN BALL PENDANT C.100 BC-100 ADEst. US$150-US$200Lot Passed
VIKING TWIST RING 850-1050 AD: Gilt bronze. Size 10. Slightly tapered from top to bottom, the upper third in a spiral or rope twist, in the Viking taste. The spiral or helix had special significance, probably supernatural, to
0059: VIKING TWIST RING 850-1050 ADEst. US$200-US$250Lot Passed
VIKING HEART PENDANT C.850-1050 AD: Iconic form with central trefoil motif. Broad border to the outer edge and a narrower border within. Over 3/4" height. Made by the open mold process of good thick form. The heart stood for bravery,
0060: VIKING HEART PENDANT C.850-1050 ADEst. US$200-US$250Lot Passed
VIKING SLAVE PENDANT C.850-1050 AD: Over ½" height. This pendant was found in a Viking settlement in the Baltic hinterland and presumably belonged to one of the many thousands of Christian slaves living in the pagan settlement. The
0062: VIKING SLAVE PENDANT C.850-1050 ADEst. US$200-US$250Lot Passed
VIKING TWIST MOTIF RING 850-1050 AD: Size 10. Narrow circular section band transitioning to the spiral twist motif iconic to Vikings. The spiral or helix had special significance, probably supernatural, to Vikings and was used
0063: VIKING TWIST MOTIF RING 850-1050 ADEst. US$200-US$250Lot Passed
MEDIEVAL PENDANT C.1400: French or Flemish. Triangle with two piercings at the top that have expanded to the edge creating a waisted arrowhead form. Foliate design at the finial. Over 7/8" wide. Mild surface wear from
0064: MEDIEVAL PENDANT C.1400Est. US$150-US$200Lot Passed
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VIKING MAN’S WEDDING RING, 866-1067 AD: Copper rich bronze, originally gilt, large size 10 3/4. Broad flat section with medial stipple band. Good dark patina with some verdigris from burial. Vikings exchanged rings on the pommel of the
0065: VIKING MAN’S WEDDING RING, 866-1067 ADEst. US$50-US$75
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CHRISTIAN PILGRIM’S RING, 8th-9th CENTURY AD: Gilt bronze. The turbulent period leading up to the Crusades, which were the battles for the Holy Land. Large oval bezel with five circles enclosing pips, representing the five wounds of Christ. Size
0066: CHRISTIAN PILGRIM’S RING, 8th-9th CENTURY ADEst. US$150-US$200
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VIKING MAN’S WEDDING RING, 866-1067 AD: Bronze, originally gilt, size 9 3/4. High rounded section. The gold overlay now restored. Vikings exchanged rings on the pommel of the groom’s sword. Please note that this lot has a confidential
0067: VIKING MAN’S WEDDING RING, 866-1067 ADEst. US$110-US$150
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MEDIEVAL PENDANT C.1400: French or Flemish. 7/8" wide. Rounded triangle comprised of a triple fleur, pierced in the center. Professionally refurbished with the gold overlay restored for contemporary wear. Gift boxed with
0068: MEDIEVAL PENDANT C.1400Est. US$200-US$250Lot Passed
VIKING TWIST MOTIF RING 850-1050 AD: Size 10 ½. Narrow circular section band transitioning to the spiral twist motif iconic to Vikings. The spiral or helix had special significance, probably supernatural, to Vikings and was used
0069: VIKING TWIST MOTIF RING 850-1050 ADEst. US$200-US$250Lot Passed
VIKING HEART PENDANT 9th CENTURY AD: Particularly large example of early elongated form with base nubs and incised triple radial motif. Made by the open mold process. Professionally refurbished with the gold overlay restored. Gift boxed
0070: VIKING HEART PENDANT 9th CENTURY ADEst. US$200-US$250Lot Passed
ROMAN PROSTITUTE'S RING: 1st-3rd century AD. Bronze, size 1 1/2. Round face band. The top with flat circular mount with central indent comically emulating the stone of quality rings worn by cultured women. Prostitution was
0071: ROMAN PROSTITUTE'S RINGEst. US$150-US$200Lot Passed
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