Viking Firesteel

8th-12th century AD. An iron firesteel with bronze handle formed as two opposing dragons, each biting its own tail forming the loops, ropework band below. Cf. Arbman, H. Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala,

9th-12th century AD. A mixed group comprising: an iron boat-shaped firesteel with recurved ends; an iron key with round bow and coiled bits. 51 grams, 64mm (2 1/2"). Property of an American collector;

Early Medieval Viking firesteel in shape of a ship Origin: From a Latvian private collection Date: 8-11th century AD Materials: Iron Dimensions: 82 x 34 mm Additional Information: 36,12 gram / Please

9th-10th century AD. A mixed pair of iron firesteels comprising: a flat-section bar with tapered ends curved back to the middle; a flat plaque with a tightly scrolled end and a tapering bar with recur

9th-12th century AD. An iron firesteel with curved striking face, recurved end with coil, affixing blade above. 47 grams, 70mm (2 3/4"). Property of a London businessman, from his grandfather's collec

9th-11th century AD. A flat-section iron firesteel with recurved finials, flat striking surface. 76 grams, 91mm (3 1/2"). Property of a London businessman, from his grandfather's collection formed aft

10th-12th century AD. A firesteel with bronze openwork handle formed as opposed dragons supporting a loop in their mouths, iron striking blade. Cf. Arbman, H. Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940, pl.1

10th-12th century AD. A silver disc pendant with crescent slot, pointillé border, ring-and-dot motifs, integral suspension loop and ring with ends coiled around the shank. Cf. Arbman, H. Birka I: Die

10th-12th century AD. A triangular-section iron plaque with spike to one long edge and three loops. 37 grams, 63mm (2 1/2"). Property of a German collector; acquired in the 1990s. [No Reserve]

10th-12th century AD. A silver wire pendant loop with attached miniature twibil axeheads, firesteel, firestrikers and bangle. 17.5 grams, 68.9mm (2 3/4"). From a London W1, UK, collection; acquired on

10th-12th century AD. A ferrous firesteel formed as a running dog with tail erect, striking face extending from the paws in a shallow arc; punched detailing to the mouth and eyes. 124 grams, 93mm (3 3

9th-11th century AD. A round-section bronze wire bracelet with hook-and-eye closure, eight round-section bronze rings, a bronze axe-pendant on a ring, an iron axe-pendant, an iron firesteel. 35 grams,

Ca. 900-1000 AD. Silver chain, 80 cm long, with a two-part reliquary cross which shows traces of gilding. The construction and imagery of the front reveal Byzantine influence. Centrally, a stylised Ch

Northern Europe, Viking, Oakeshott type X, mid 9th century to mid 12th century CE. Single handed cutting sword. This sword is a good original example of the type. Blade has been cleaned electrolytical

Northern Europe, Viking or Norse culture, ca. 9th to 10th century CE. A stunning 95.8% gold (equivalent to 23K) bracteate pendant with amazing filigree and granulation. The medallion verso is flat, an

The large Norwegian silver vessel in the form of a Dragenstil long boat is built by hand in elaborate openwork motifs that, unlike any other example on record, include rows of Viking warrior masks, fi

Northern Europe, Viking / Norse culture, ca. 10th century CE. An incredible example of a heavy silver artifact from one of the pivotal moments in Viking history, the conversion from paganism to Christ

Early 9th century A.D. A Viking period sword comprising: a 9th century high-status silver-covered lobed pommel and cross guard consisting of a Petersen Type D/E pommel composed of a broadly conical bo

Northern Europe, Viking / Norse or Anglo-Saxon, Migration Period, ca. 9th to 10th century CE. A tremendous circular brooch, made from silver and with inlaid gold details, with its face decorated with

10th century A.D. A double-edged cutting sword of Petersen Type U with a shallow-fullered broad blade and round tip; boat-shaped lower guard and a large pommel, originally divided in three parts and w

Early 10th-11th century AD. An iron sword with hilt of Oakeshott's Type Xa; the two-edged blade gently tapering with rounded tip and slight median fuller almost to the tip, 4mm thick at the shoulder a

Northern Europe, Viking/Norse culture, ca. 10th to 12th century CE. A stunning high quality silver necklace featuring a chain comprised ten silver strands elegantly braided to form a thick chain. The

9th-11th century AD. A hoard of silver and ceramic items comprising: a chatelaine with pendants (ear-scoop, tweezers, hammer, pelta-shaped plaque, axe-head); a group of twenty-nine small fittings and

Circa 9th-11th century A.D.. Disc with integral loop secured at the reverse; obverse with applied filigree Terslev ornament of three radiating looped knots and interstitial loops. Cf. Kershaw, J.F., V