VIKING PROTECTIVE BROOCH 9TH-11TH CENTURY AD

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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 programming for documentation of these in action. As protectors, they also held spiritual significance for the warrior. This one is over 1" (1.05”) in diameter, of elegant form, with a straight cross pin. Professionally refurbished with the pure silver overlay restored, on an 18” Sterling silver neck chain for contemporary wear. Jewelry gift boxed with a certificate of authenticity.

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VIKING PROTECTIVE BROOCH 9TH-11TH CENTURY AD

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Genuine Ancient Jewelry for Modern Wear

Apr 02, 2026 9:00 AM EDT

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FINE EASTERN EUROPEAN CROSS, 17TH-18TH CENTURY: Silvered bronze, over 1 3/8" (1.44") height. Cross potent form. That form is also known as the Crusader's cross, having been an element in the arms of Godfrey Bouillon which he wore during the First

FINE EASTERN EUROPEAN CROSS, 17TH-18TH CENTURY

MEDIEVAL EUROPEAN DOOR KEY: Style which evolved directly from the Roman, suggesting a Byzantine origin, about 500-800 AD. Forged iron, 3 3/4" length with a round shaft with toothed terminal folded over forming a narrow slot

MEDIEVAL EUROPEAN DOOR KEY

ROMAN LEGIONARIES IRON ARROWHEAD 1ST-4TH CENTURY AD: 4 3/8” length with finely forged leaf shaped thickened “armor piercing” point. The base flared for seating in the shaft, above a tapered tang. See European Arrowheads and Crossbow

ROMAN LEGIONARIES IRON ARROWHEAD 1ST-4TH CENTURY AD

FINE VIKING PROTECTIVE BROOCH, C.950-1050 AD: Large example, over 2 1/8" height of omega form. Oval top with large triangular terminals with pellet triangles within roped borders and mirror image pellet arrangements, probably with supernatural

FINE VIKING PROTECTIVE BROOCH, C.950-1050 AD

ANCIENT VIKING MAN'S WEDDING RING C.850-950 AD, SZ 9 1/4: Broad band swelled at the top, 4.7-5.4mm width with low round face. Silvered bronze, fine wearable size 9 1/4. Vikings exchanged rings on the pommel of the groom's sword. Professionally refurbished

ANCIENT VIKING MAN'S WEDDING RING C.850-950 AD, SZ 9 1/4

EUROPEAN NOBLE WOMAN’S PENDANT C.1600: Slightly under 1" height. English or French (Norman). Gilt bronze, tear or inverted leaf shaped with elaborate scrolling borders in the Baroque style. The center as three hanging pendulant forms,

EUROPEAN NOBLE WOMAN’S PENDANT C.1600

CELTIC SCRAMSEAX C.10TH-11TH CENTURY: 8 1/2” length with 4 5/8” thick wedge section blade of down turned form providing a thrusting point, but primarily a slightly curved slashing blade as slashing was the primary move in

CELTIC SCRAMSEAX C.10TH-11TH CENTURY

EUROPEAN CONVERT’S CROSS NECKLACE, 9th-10th CENTURY: The emergence from the Dark Ages is embodied in the rise to power of the Frankish King, Charlemagne in 768 (founder of the Holy Roman Empire after 800) followed by conquering southern Europe from

EUROPEAN CONVERT’S CROSS NECKLACE, 9th-10th CENTURY

GOTHIC EUROPEAN CROSSBOW BOLT C.1400: Dating to the early period of full-plate armor. forged iron, 2 1/4” in length. The point of addorsed pyramidal form with tapered butted seam socket (defective). Surface hammer is forged

GOTHIC EUROPEAN CROSSBOW BOLT C.1400

ROMAN ARROWHEAD PENDANT NECKLACE, C.100 BC: Bronze with a slightly tapered socket with three veins transitioning to pyramidal tip. 3/4" length plus the suspension loop. Usually lost on the battlefield and not often found in such good

ROMAN ARROWHEAD PENDANT NECKLACE, C.100 BC

ROMAN WHEEL OF FORTUNE AMULET NECKLACE, 3RD-6TH CENTURY AD: 3rd-6th Century. Just over 1/2" (0.52”) width. Raised central hub with six radials forming loops. This form which stylizes the wheel is likely influenced by the introduction of Christianity

ROMAN WHEEL OF FORTUNE AMULET NECKLACE, 3RD-6TH CENTURY AD

VIKING BEARD RING NECKLACE, 9TH-11TH CENTURY: Round with rounded face, 0.54” inside diameter and 0.59” outside. The use of beard rings by Vikings is well documented though very few genuine examples survive. Surface textured from

VIKING BEARD RING NECKLACE, 9TH-11TH CENTURY

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VIKING HORSE BIT C.850-1000 AD: Finely forged with split mouth piece of rounded section members. 7 3/4" width, with rings extended, sized for the Icelandic pony. Each end with well formed tapered eye capturing the cheek rings. Fine

VIKING HORSE BIT C.850-1000 AD

VIKING FLINT STRIKER/FIRE STARTER, 900-1100 AD: From a group found in the Baltic hinterland. These accord specifically with typology of Fire Starters from the Viking Age Norway

VIKING FLINT STRIKER/FIRE STARTER, 900-1100 AD

VIKING FIGHTING KNIFE, 850-1050 AD: Scramasax (scramsax) form with straight back, dropped point blade for slashing which was the Viking method for knife fighting. Forged iron, just over 6 7/8” overall with thin slashing blade and

VIKING FIGHTING KNIFE, 850-1050 AD

ROMAN WOMAN’S RING, 1st-3rd CENTURY AD, SIZE 5 3/4: Gilt bronze with raised circular bezel. Size 5 ¾ with 1.3mm rounded face band. Perhaps the ring of a prostitute as they wore very similar, but slightly more gaudy rings advertising their trade.

ROMAN WOMAN’S RING, 1st-3rd CENTURY AD, SIZE 5 3/4

FINE VIKING TWISTED RING, 9TH CENTURY AD, SIZE 9: Wearable size 9. The band, 2.8mm thick, with twisted or roped motif its full circumference which is rare. It also is modeled in the full round with roping to the inside, now showing wear from use.

FINE VIKING TWISTED RING, 9TH CENTURY AD, SIZE 9

VIKING WEDDING RING 866-1067 AD, SIZE 9 3/4: Gilt bronze, size 9 3/4. 2.9mm width with low rounded face. Surface textured from burial. Professionally refurbished with the surface restored in 24karat gold. See the reference image which shows the

VIKING WEDDING RING 866-1067 AD, SIZE 9 3/4

NORTHERN EUROPEAN CONVERT’S CROSS NECKLACE, 9th-10th CENTURY: The emergence from the Dark Ages is embodied in the rise to power of the Frankish King, Charlemagne in 768 (founder of the Holy Roman Empire after 800) followed by conquering southern Europe from

NORTHERN EUROPEAN CONVERT’S CROSS NECKLACE, 9th-10th CENTURY

VIKING PROTECTIVE ARMOR BROOCH NECKLACE, 10th-11th CENTURY: 10th Century. Bronze, just over 1" diameter. Circular, with broad rounded face, flat back, and ridged edge. The surface is textured from burial. Professionally conserved and the pure silver surface re

VIKING PROTECTIVE ARMOR BROOCH NECKLACE, 10th-11th CENTURY

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