Viking Firesteel Group

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. 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;

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,

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-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

9th-12th century AD. A group of four bronze pendants, each formed as a series of four loops in cruciform arrangement, bead detailing. Property of a German collector; acquired in the 1990s. 12 grams to

9th-12th century AD. A group of bronze rings comprising: eight plaited rings, some with open ends; one band with engraved X-pattern; one openwork ring with series of round holes to the bezel. 28 grams

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

9th-11th century AD. A mixed group comprising: a bronze wire arm ring with ends coiled about the shank; a stirrup mount with high-relief howling wolf motif; a harness mount with socket to the undersid

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

9th-12th century AD. A group of two bronze pendants comprising: one a D-shaped frame with central trefoil, four chains; each with a bell-shaped finial; one a coiled wire convex disc with four duck-foo

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 mixed group of bronze items comprising: a ribbed annular finger ring; a twisted penannular finger ring; a belt loop with integral plate frame; a double-loop buckle; a belt stif

10th-12th century AD. A mixed group of bronze pendants comprising: a disc with punched annulets and cruciform motif, applied strap; a disc with winged rider motif (St. Michael?); a disc with raised ri

9th-11th century AD. A group of four bronze buckles comprising: three with ellipsoid loop and flat tongue, two with square reverse, one with D-shaped plaque; and one with D-shaped loop, waisted toward

10th-14th century AD. A mixed group of bronze brooches comprising: two penannular with scrolled finials, coiled pin; three annular (pin absent"). 31 grams total, 23-38mm (1 - 1 1/2"). Property of an A

9th-12th century AD. A mixed group of bronze items comprising: a discoid plaque with four heart-shaped panels, pierced for attachment; a leaf-shaped plaque with piriform median bulb pierced to accept

10th-13th century AD. A mixed group comprising: a plano-convex stone gaming counter; a discoid weight; a dress pin with ribbed head; a dress pin with biconical head; a belt plaque with beast-head to e

9th-11th century AD. A mixed group of bronze items comprising: a Roman piriform strap end fragment with standing figure modelled in low relief; a 9th century Anglo-Saxon dragon-head mount with lug to

10th-12th century AD. A mixed group of 'hack silver' including: fragments of stamped bracelet; two tongue-shaped tags; a finger ring and fragments of another; a buckle loop and frame; an arm-ring of b

10th-11th century AD. A mixed group of bronze belt fittings with low-relief zoomorphic and tendril ornament. 61.3 grams total, 26-50mm (1 - 2"). Property of a professional gentleman, acquired 2011; fo

9th-11th century AD. A group of bronze flat-section pendants, each a crescent with pellet and linear detailing. Property of a German collector; acquired in the 1990s. 11 grams, 24-31mm (1 - 1 1/4"). [