Viking Gilt Buckle

11th-12th century AD. A convex heater-shaped gilt-bronze buckle loop with raised panels and pellet borders to the upper face, rectangular void with round-section tongue; three attachment spikes to the

9th-11th century AD. A group of silver-gilt belt mounts, a buckle and belt plate, comprising: eighteen convex shield-shaped mounts with central scrolling vine leaf and grape cluster motif, three attac

9th-10th century A.D. A gilt silver pendant of discoid form with integral suspension loop, displaying the god Odin in the centre, gripping a raven in each hand, pseudo-corded border. Cf. Hammond B., B

Item: Viking Gilt Heart Pendant Date: 900-1050 AD Size: 1.25 inches This pendant depicts the heart with raised edge and five leaf foliate sprig. As with most cultures, the heart had special meaning fo

10th-12th century AD. A silver-gilt earring based on an elliptical crescentic plate with a rectangular cloison crystal set centrally in the upper zone; to the edges of the cell triangular groups of gr

Item: Viking Gilt Heart Pendant Date: 900-1050 A.D. Material: Gold overlay Size: 7/8 inch As with most cultures, the heart had special meaning for Vikings. It was a male symbol for bravery, fortitude,

Cast bronze, of bun form, originally gilt with the gold now restored. Beads were valued more than gold to Vikings and they produced them as well as pillaged and ransomed for them. In the 10th century,

Danelaw England. 3.9mm width with flat face hand engraved with a stipple medial band. Vikings exchanged rings on the pommel of the groom's sword. Bronze with the 24karat gold surface restored. Jewelry

Item: Viking Gilt Heart Pendant Date: 900-1050 A.D. Size: .8 inches This pendant is a heart over a trefoil. The field with a decorative motif, evidently floral, with surface worn in antiquity. As with

10th-12th century AD. A gilt-bronze disc mount with billeted border, low-relief design of a facing figure with rosettes to the hands in a ring of linked roundels. 9.5 grams, 47mm (2"). Part of a West

10th-11th century AD. A silver-gilt crescentic pendant with integral ribbed loop, beaded border and central void with lugs to the reverse to accept an insert. 2.08 grams, 22mm (1"). From an old Munich

9th-11th century AD. A round-section silver-gilt coiled ring with sections of ribbing. 6.57 grams, 23mm overall, 18.72mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18.75, Japan 1

9th-13th century AD. A mixed group of bronze buckles comprising: one triangular with hatching and beast-head to the loop; one pentagonal with hatched bands; two rectangular, slightly domed; one pentag

Gilt bronze. Cast, of barrel form, originally gilt with the gold now restored. Beads were valued more than gold to Vikings and the produced them as well as pillaged and ransomed for them. In the 10th

Bronze cast, of barrel form, originally gilt with the gold now restored. Beads were valued more than gold to Vikings and the produced them as well as pillaged and ransomed for them. In the 10th centur

Bronze cast, of barrel form, originally gilt with the gold now restored. Beads were valued more than gold to Vikings and the produced them as well as pillaged and ransomed for them. In the 10th centur

15th century AD. A gilt-bronze buckle with ovoid-section edge to the loop, rectangular plate with reserved crown and scallop on a textured field. 30 grams, 51mm (2"). Property of a Middlesex gentleman

8th-10th century AD. A silver-gilt barrel-shaped pendant with applied filigree decoration and attachment loop to the top. 4.83 grams, 22mm (3/4"). Property of an American collector; acquired 1980-2000

A GILT BUCKLE WITH MOTHER OF PEARL DECORATION, and three various brooches

10th-12th century AD. A suite of bronze strap fittings comprising: buckle with triangular plate; tongue-shaped tag; eighteen bronze triangular appliqués with recurved horns to the apex. See Fodor, I.

10th-12th century AD. A matched set of triangular and lozenge-shaped gilt-bronze plaques, each with edges, two lateral fixing lugs. 42 grams total, 18-22mm (3/4 - 1"). Property of a London businessman

9.7mm in length, about 3/8 inch. Hand formed from bronze, forged to hexagonal section with the center swelled to a ridge. Butted seam. Professionally refurbished with the 24karat gold overlay restored

Bronze cast, of barrel form, originally gilt with the gold now restored. Beads were valued more than gold to Vikings and the produced them as well as pillaged and ransomed for them. In the 10th centur

12.7mm length, about 1/2". Hand formed from bronze, forged to rounded section with the center depressed to represent two beads when strung. The "double bead" was a favorite Viking creation. Profession