Viking, Ancient, & Medieval Jewelry 2018-12-12 Auction - 60 Price Results - Jasper52 in NY - Page 2
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VIKING WARRIOR’S RING C.9th-10th CENTURY Sz 9 1/2ANCIENT EGYPTIAN AMULET EARRINGSROMANO-EGYPTIAN AMULET C.100-300 AD
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Viking, Ancient, & Medieval Jewelry

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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 Sz 6 1/2: Bronze, originally gilt, size 6 1/2. Medium width rounded band. Good patina and preservation. Vikings exchanged rings on the pommel of the groom’s sword. Reserve: $1.00 Shipping:Domestic:
0025: VIKING WEDDING RING, 866-1067 AD Sz 6 1/2Est. US$50-US$100
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MEDIEVAL CHRISTIAN CROSS C.6th-10th CENTURY: Northern Europe, 7/8” height including the intact suspension loop. Lead or lead alloy with gray patina and surface oxidation. The cross pendant of a Christian peasant, probably dating to the 8th
0026: MEDIEVAL CHRISTIAN CROSS C.6th-10th CENTURYEst. US$80-US$100
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VIKING PROTECTIVE BROOCH 850-1000 AD: Silvered bronze, 7/8" diameter. Circular, of rounded section with flat back. Worn and textured from burial. Worn in numbers on the surface of the jerkin, these small metal brooches provided a measure
0027: VIKING PROTECTIVE BROOCH 850-1000 ADEst. US$150-US$200
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ANCIENT EGYPTIAN AMULET EARRINGS: Pair of lapis lazuli amulets of Bastet (Bast) C.664-332 BC. Each about 5/8” height and well carved of stone, they were originally part of elaborate necklace for a woman of the nobility. There would
0028: ANCIENT EGYPTIAN AMULET EARRINGSEst. US$400-US$500
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SAXON CONVERT’S CROSS 9th CENTURY AD: 7/8” height with symmetrical trefoil terminal beams. The center with a saltire to the front. The emergence from the Dark Ages is embodied in the rise to power of the Frankish King, Charlemagne in
0029: SAXON CONVERT’S CROSS 9th CENTURY ADEst. US$120-US$150
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MEDIEVAL PENDANT C.1400: French or Flemish. 7/8" wide. Rounded triangle comprised of a triple fleur, pierced three times. Professionally refurbished with the gold overlay restored for contemporary wear. Gift boxed with
0031: MEDIEVAL PENDANT C.1400Est. US$200-US$250Lot Passed
ROMANO-EGYPTIAN AMULET C.100-300 AD: Silvered bronze in the form of bundled wheat. A descendant of the earlier stone and faience amulets of the same form. 1 1/8” height. Meant to promote an abundant harvest. Egyptian agriculture was
0032: ROMANO-EGYPTIAN AMULET C.100-300 ADEst. US$200-US$250Lot Passed
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 certification of authenticity. Reserve:
0033: FRENCH TREFOIL PENDANT C.1500Est. US$150-US$200Lot Passed
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SPANISH RENAISSANCE PENDANT 16th CENTURY: Gilt bronze. The period of the Spanish Inquisition. Over 1 1/8” height. Elongated abstract cross form with trefoil finial. Mild surface texture from burial. Usually found with foliate design to
0034: SPANISH RENAISSANCE PENDANT 16th CENTURYEst. US$150-US$200
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MEDIEVAL SAXON CONVERT’S CROSS C.800-1000 AD: Gilt bronze. Just under 1” height, with expanded beam terminals and central diamond. The emergence from the Dark Ages is embodied in the rise to power of the Frankish King, Charlemagne in 768
0037: MEDIEVAL SAXON CONVERT’S CROSS C.800-1000 ADEst. US$150-US$200
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VIKING HEART PENDANT 900-1000 AD: 1 1/4” height. Fully developed form with cusped top and raised beaded border. Domed field with a pendular base. Made by the open face mold technique. The heart stood for bravery, fortitude,
0038: VIKING HEART PENDANT 900-1000 ADEst. US$200-US$250
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VIKING PROTECTIVE BROOCH 850-1000 AD: Worn in numbers on the surface of the jerkin, these small metal brooches provided a measure of protection against sword cuts and, in fact, were a form of armor. See current Public Television
0042: VIKING PROTECTIVE BROOCH 850-1000 ADEst. US$200-US$250
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VIKING WARRIOR’S HEART RING 850-1000 AD, Sz 7: Gilt bronze. Size 7 for the small finger. Medium band tapering and supporting raised heart shaped bezel. The top zigzag band flanked by hatched motif. For Vikings the heart stood for bravery,
0044: VIKING WARRIOR’S HEART RING 850-1000 AD, Sz 7Est. US$250-US$300
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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
0047: CELTIC PROSPERITY RING NECKLACE C.400-100 BCEst. US$150-US$200
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