Anglo Saxon/Viking Buckle. Copper-alloy, 4.99 grams; 55.75 mm. Late Saxon buckle with integral plate with two rivets (remaining). Long plate decorated with incised lines, made up of three rectangular sections terminating in a 'triangular' crude animal head. Extremely Fine condition and patination. Complete with pin and rivets.

Anglo Saxon/Viking Buckle. Copper-alloy, 4.99 grams; 55.75 mm. Late Saxon buckle with integral plate with two rivets (remaining). Long plate decorated with incised lines, made up of three rectangular sections terminating in a 'triangular' crude animal head. Extremely Fine condition and patination. Complete with pin and rivets. SOLD

Viking 'Openwork Cross' Key. Copper alloy, 2.46 grams, 39.57 mm. Circa 9th - 11th Century A.D. A typical Viking key with a cylindrical shank and a flat loop, the cleft is a rectangular shape with circular holes making a wonderful openwork cross, although one blocked by a cutting error. Very Fine condition.

Viking 'Openwork Cross' Key. Copper alloy, 2.46 grams, 39.57 mm. Circa 9th - 11th Century A.D. A typical Viking key with a cylindrical shank and a flat loop, the cleft is a rectangular shape with circular holes making a wonderful openwork cross, although one blocked by a cutting error. Very Fine condition. SOLD

Viking 'Lozenge Headed' Pin. Copper alloy, 5.88 grams, 99.68 mm. 9th – 11th Century A.D. A lozenge shaped flat head, protruding from the bottom is a tapering sharp pin. Very Fine Condition.

Viking 'Lozenge Headed' Pin. Copper alloy, 5.88 grams, 99.68 mm. 9th – 11th Century A.D. A lozenge shaped flat head, protruding from the bottom is a tapering sharp pin. Very Fine Condition. SOLD

Viking 'Open Top' Clothing Pin. Copper alloy, 7.33 grams; 271.25 mm. Circa 10th Century A.D. A long tapered pin used for the fastening of robes, togas and drapery. It has a open ring top set on a serrated base before the long stem of the pin. Very Fine condition.

Viking 'Open Top' Clothing Pin. Copper alloy, 7.33 grams; 271.25 mm. Circa 10th Century A.D. A long tapered pin used for the fastening of robes, togas and drapery. It has a open ring top set on a serrated base before the long stem of the pin. Very Fine condition. SOLD

Viking 'Yggdrasil' Strap End. Copper alloy, 13.22 grams; 52.45 mm. Circa 9th - 11th Century A.D. A Viking strapend representing the world tree Yggdrasil, it is depicted with a vertical bar for the trunk with branches interlacing and forming an intricate openwork pattern. Yggdrasil is the World Tree, a great ash tree located at the center of the universe and joining the nine worlds of Norse cosmology. The trunk of the tree may be thought of as forming a vertical axis around which these worlds are situated, with Asgard, realm of the gods, at the top and the underworld realm of Niflheim at the bottom. Midgard, the world of mortals, is located in the middle and surrounded by Jötunheim, land of giants, both of which are separated by the ocean. Yggdrasil is also sometimes known as Mimameid or Laerad. Very Fine condition.

Viking 'Yggdrasil' Strap End. Copper alloy, 13.22 grams; 52.45 mm. Circa 9th - 11th Century A.D. A Viking strapend representing the world tree Yggdrasil, it is depicted with a vertical bar for the trunk with branches interlacing and forming an intricate openwork pattern. Yggdrasil is the World Tree, a great ash tree located at the center of the universe and joining the nine worlds of Norse cosmology. The trunk of the tree may be thought of as forming a vertical axis around which these worlds are situated, with Asgard, realm of the gods, at the top and the underworld realm of Niflheim at the bottom. Midgard, the world of mortals, is located in the middle and surrounded by Jötunheim, land of giants, both of which are separated by the ocean. Yggdrasil is also sometimes known as Mimameid or Laerad. Very Fine condition. SOLD

RARE Viking 'Man and Birds' Strap End. Copper alloy, 6.90 grams; 31.28 mm. Circa 9th - 11th Century A.D. In the centre in a cruciform man, outstretched arms and straight legs. He is being stretched by two large birds, each facing outwards their heads curled back biting the man's shoulders. Very Fine condition.

RARE Viking 'Man and Birds' Strap End. Copper alloy, 6.90 grams; 31.28 mm. Circa 9th - 11th Century A.D. In the centre in a cruciform man, outstretched arms and straight legs. He is being stretched by two large birds, each facing outwards their heads curled back biting the man's shoulders. Very Fine condition. SOLD

Viking 'Horse's Head' Strap End. Copper alloy, 4.71 grams; 38.59 mm. Circa 9th Century A.D. An elongated strap end in the shape of a stylised horses head, rivet hole for mounting behind. Very Fine condition.

Viking 'Horse's Head' Strap End. Copper alloy, 4.71 grams; 38.59 mm. Circa 9th Century A.D. An elongated strap end in the shape of a stylised horses head, rivet hole for mounting behind. Very Fine condition. SOLD

Class A, Type 8 'Cheriton' Viking Stirrup Mount. Bronze, 14.92 grams; 41.89 mm. Circa 11th Century A.D. Similar to the Cheriton mount type. A sub-triangular frame with a large zoomorphic head terminal at the apex, smaller projecting heads on either side of the base. The upper head has bifurcating tendrils which end in lobes. The lower heads would have had rounded snouts with flaring nostrils, long pointed eyes and large pointed ears. From each body a prominent wing extends upwards and inwards to terminate into a lobe. Cleaned and in Fine condition. Found Essex.

Class A, Type 8 'Cheriton' Viking Stirrup Mount. Bronze, 14.92 grams; 41.89 mm. Circa 11th Century A.D. Similar to the Cheriton mount type. A sub-triangular frame with a large zoomorphic head terminal at the apex, smaller projecting heads on either side of the base. The upper head has bifurcating tendrils which end in lobes. The lower heads would have had rounded snouts with flaring nostrils, long pointed eyes and large pointed ears. From each body a prominent wing extends upwards and inwards to terminate into a lobe. Cleaned and in Fine condition. Found Essex. SOLD

Viking 'Ten Punched Marks' Bullion Weight. Copper alloy, 11.79 mm; 3.66 grams. Circa 9th - 11th Century A.D. A Viking weight with punched with ten marks, possibly a designation of value or importance. Very Fine condition.

Viking 'Ten Punched Marks' Bullion Weight. Copper alloy, 11.79 mm; 3.66 grams. Circa 9th - 11th Century A.D. A Viking weight with punched with ten marks, possibly a designation of value or importance. Very Fine condition. SOLD

SMART Viking 'Polyhedral' Weight. Copper alloy, 1.89 grams; 8.41 mm. Circa 10th Century A.D. A polyhedral Viking gold bullion weight, a fourteen sided weight with three circles (indicating the value) in each of the six large panels, each one surrounded by a hammered rectangular 'punch' border. The other eight triangular sides have a single punch in centre. A 10th Century weight, the largest denomination of its type was for weighing almost the gold dinar. Very Fine condition. A similar weight featured in the first issue of Viking Heritage Magazine 2005. It was found in Belarus on a hill called Zazony in 1999 by Belarusian State University students. A similar example has also been found on Gotland Island, Sweden.

SMART Viking 'Polyhedral' Weight. Copper alloy, 1.89 grams; 8.41 mm. Circa 10th Century A.D. A polyhedral Viking gold bullion weight, a fourteen sided weight with three circles (indicating the value) in each of the six large panels, each one surrounded by a hammered rectangular 'punch' border. The other eight triangular sides have a single punch in centre. A 10th Century weight, the largest denomination of its type was for weighing almost the gold dinar. Very Fine condition. A similar weight featured in the first issue of Viking Heritage Magazine 2005. It was found in Belarus on a hill called Zazony in 1999 by Belarusian State University students. A similar example has also been found on Gotland Island, Sweden. SOLD

Viking 'Bound Captives' Pendant. Copper alloy, 2.33 grams, 19.86 mm. Circa 9th - 11th Century. A smart triangular pendant with a vertical line in centre dividing the piece symmetrically into a further two triangular sections, each showing a bound kneeling captive facing into the centre. Extremely Fine condition with suspension loop in tact.

Viking 'Bound Captives' Pendant. Copper alloy, 2.33 grams, 19.86 mm. Circa 9th - 11th Century. A smart triangular pendant with a vertical line in centre dividing the piece symmetrically into a further two triangular sections, each showing a bound kneeling captive facing into the centre. Extremely Fine condition with suspension loop in tact. SOLD

Viking 'Smart' Penannular Brooch. Copper Alloy, 16.48 grams; 56.67 mm. A large 9th-11th Century decorated Viking penannular or 'Omega' Brooch. Two trapezoidal panels displaying decorated panels including raised dots within a beaded border, with pin and no suspension loops. Complete and undamaged. Very Fine Condition. Found lake Ladoga.

Viking 'Smart' Penannular Brooch. Copper Alloy, 16.48 grams; 56.67 mm. A large 9th-11th Century decorated Viking penannular or 'Omega' Brooch. Two trapezoidal panels displaying decorated panels including raised dots within a beaded border, with pin and no suspension loops. Complete and undamaged. Very Fine Condition. Found lake Ladoga. SOLD

Anglo Scandinavian 'Double Raven' Pendant. Bronze, 14.26 grams, 25.15 mm, 65.77 including stand. Circa 9/10th Century. A rare type of zoomorphic pendant consisting of two stylised ravens back-to-back, with long curved beaks and large raised pellet eyes; alternatively a frog. Probably the centre piece of a large bead and pendant necklace. Extremely Fine condition. Ex. Bonham's.

Odin had a horse called Slepner with eight legs so it never got tired, and these two ravens called Hugin and Munin. Odin sent these ravens out every morning and in the afternoon they came back to tell him all the news from all over the world that day.

Anglo Scandinavian 'Double Raven' Pendant. Bronze, 14.26 grams, 25.15 mm, 65.77 including stand. Circa 9/10th Century. A rare type of zoomorphic pendant consisting of two stylised ravens back-to-back, with long curved beaks and large raised pellet eyes; alternatively a frog. Probably the centre piece of a large bead and pendant necklace. Extremely Fine condition. Ex. Bonham's. SOLD

Odin had a horse called Slepner with eight legs so it never got tired, and these two ravens called Hugin and Munin. Odin sent these ravens out every morning and in the afternoon they came back to tell him all the news from all over the world that day.

Viking 'Ring Headed' Pin. Copper alloy, 6.68 grams; 59.11 grams. Circa 9th - 11th Century A.D. A very rare Viking ring headed pin, the polyhedral head has a loop on top, which holds the ring. The pin starts of with a square section hatched corners and merging into the cylindrical pin. Tip lost in antiquity otherwise Very Fine. Found Yorkshire. Recorded with Yorkshire Museum's Portable Antiquities Services.

Viking 'Ring Headed' Pin. Copper alloy, 6.68 grams; 59.11 grams. Circa 9th - 11th Century A.D. A very rare Viking ring headed pin, the polyhedral head has a loop on top, which holds the ring. The pin starts of with a square section hatched corners and merging into the cylindrical pin. Tip lost in antiquity otherwise Very Fine. Found Yorkshire. Recorded with Yorkshire Museum's Portable Antiquities Services. SOLD

Viking 'Openwork' Key. Copper alloy, 5.27 grams, 44.81 mm. Circa 9th - 11th Century A.D. The terminal has an openwork circle possibly for suspension with thing shank, the key part similar to other Viking keys of this period, which would have been an openwork rectangle with a knob on the end. Almost complete and in Very Fine condition.

Viking 'Openwork' Key. Copper alloy, 5.27 grams, 44.81 mm. Circa 9th - 11th Century A.D. The terminal has an openwork circle possibly for suspension with thing shank, the key part similar to other Viking keys of this period, which would have been an openwork rectangle with a knob on the end. Almost complete and in Very Fine condition. SOLD

Viking 'Tortoise Shell' Brooch Mount. Copper alloy, 0.60 grams; 13.92 mm. Circa 9th - 11th A.D. In the shape and form of a tortoise shell, on the face of the item is a small trefoil centre, surrounded by a larger one, in each of the angles are linear semi circles giving it the appearance of a bug like face. Probably one of many terminals of a larger brooch of the same shape. Good Very Fine condition with traces of a blue 'enamel-like' substance still evident.

Viking 'Tortoise Shell' Brooch Mount. Copper alloy, 0.60 grams; 13.92 mm. Circa 9th - 11th A.D. In the shape and form of a tortoise shell, on the face of the item is a small trefoil centre, surrounded by a larger one, in each of the angles are linear semi circles giving it the appearance of a bug like face. Probably one of many terminals of a larger brooch of the same shape. Good Very Fine condition with traces of a blue 'enamel-like' substance still evident. SOLD

Viking 'Unclassified' Stirrup Mount. Copper alloy, 19.82 grams; 46.75 mm. Circa 11th Century A.D. An unclassified stirrup mount with features from various different types of known mounts. It has two dragon heads either side, similar to those on Class A type 1 mounts, with a central interlace pattern similar to those on Class A, type 7 mounts. The defining characteristic is the incuse pentagon at the bottom, which is not published in Late Anglo-Saxon Stirrup Mounts by David Williams. Unpublished hence extremely rare and in Very Fine condition. From an old collection. Found Cambridgeshire.

Viking 'Unclassified' Stirrup Mount. Copper alloy, 19.82 grams; 46.75 mm. Circa 11th Century A.D. An unclassified stirrup mount with features from various different types of known mounts. It has two dragon heads either side, similar to those on Class A type 1 mounts, with a central interlace pattern similar to those on Class A, type 7 mounts. The defining characteristic is the incuse pentagon at the bottom, which is not published in Late Anglo-Saxon Stirrup Mounts by David Williams. Unpublished hence extremely rare and in Very Fine condition. From an old collection. Found Cambridgeshire. SOLD

UNUSUAL Viking 'Beast Head' Stirrup Terminal. Copper alloy, 13.00 grams; 39.27 mm. Circa 9th - 11th Century A.D. An unusual type of stirrup terminal in the zoomorphic form of a stylised beasts head. Inside is a large iron piece of the original stirrup frame. Good Fine and Rare, an unusual type.

UNUSUAL Viking 'Beast Head' Stirrup Terminal. Copper alloy, 13.00 grams; 39.27 mm. Circa 9th - 11th Century A.D. An unusual type of stirrup terminal in the zoomorphic form of a stylised beasts head. Inside is a large iron piece of the original stirrup frame. Good Fine and Rare, an unusual type. SOLD

EXTREMELY RARE Anglo Scandinavian 'Phoenix Headed' Dress Pin Terminal. Copper alloy, 10.87 grams; 40.43 mm. Circa 9th - 11th Century A.D. The terminal from a pretty, high status, Anglo Scandinavian dress pin or elaborately decorated bucket, shield or helmet mount. It curls inwards with a Dragon or Phoenix head, curled neck raised segments for feathers, and a head with well pronounced beak and eyes with a piercing stare. Extremely Fine condition.

EXTREMELY RARE Anglo Scandinavian'Phoenix Headed' Dress Pin Terminal. Copper alloy, 10.87 grams; 40.43 mm. Circa 9th - 11th Century A.D. The terminal from a pretty, high status, Anglo Scandinavian dress pin or elaborately decorated bucket, shield or helmet mount. It curls inwards with a Dragon or Phoenix head, curled neck raised segments for feathers, and a head with well pronounced beak and eyes with a piercing stare. Extremely Fine condition. SOLD

Viking 'Silver' Penannular Brooch. Base silver, 14.16 grams; 57.91 mm. A 9th-11th Century decorated Viking penannular or 'Omega' Brooch. Most of these brooches are simply bronze. Two trapezoidal panels displaying decorated panels including raised dots within a beaded border, complete with pin. A rare debased silver Viking Brooch. Found lake Ladoga.

Viking 'Silver' Penannular Brooch. Base silver, 14.16 grams; 57.91 mm. A 9th-11th Century decorated Viking penannular or 'Omega' Brooch. Most of these brooches are simply bronze. Two trapezoidal panels displaying decorated panels including raised dots within a beaded border, complete with pin. A rare debased silver Viking Brooch. Found lake Ladoga. SOLD

Viking Bearded 'Battle' Axe. Iron, 690 grams, 176 mm. Circa 10th Century A.D. A vicious looped single edged Viking bearded battle axe. This is the extended single forward facing blade type axe, made popular in the mid 900s A.D. as it operated a workable tool plus a vicious weapon on a short shaft to be used in unison with a shield, but in a time of desperation was light enough to used as a thrown weapon. With a pitted surface, typical of iron from the Viking Ages. Cleaned and conserved and in a stable Very Fine condition.

Viking Bearded 'Battle' Axe. Iron, 690 grams, 176 mm. Circa 10th Century A.D. A vicious looped single edged Viking bearded battle axe. This is the extended single forward facing blade type axe, made popular in the mid 900s A.D. as it operated a workable tool plus a vicious weapon on a short shaft to be used in unison with a shield, but in a time of desperation was light enough to used as a thrown weapon. With a pitted surface, typical of iron from the Viking Ages. Cleaned and conserved and in a stable Very Fine condition.

The Vikings refers to the Nordic people, Danes, Swedes and Norwegians who sometimes sailed out of Scandinavia in hundreds of longboats to loot and pillage coastal cities. The main offensive weapons used during the Viking period were the spear, sword and battle-axes. These weapons were carried not just for battle, but also as symbols of status and wealth. The Viking battle axe was inherited from the Frank's wars with the Romans and remained an ever-present Viking weapon. SOLD

EXTREMELY RARE Class B, Type 4 'Face Mask' Viking Stirrup Mount. Copper alloy, 26.56 grams; 45.33 mm. Circa Mid 11th Century A.D. An East Anglian type mount from the apex of an iron horse stirrup. In the centre is a well modelled face mask with bulbous eyes and an open mouth, it has two high pointed ears with the remains of the riveting hole, there are also two holes below which would have fastened the two long arms of the iron stirrup. Ref: Only one similar example published in the book: Late Stirrup-Mounts by David Williams, No 455. Very Fine condition.

EXTREMELY RARE Class B, Type 4 'Face Mask' Viking Stirrup Mount. Copper alloy, 26.56 grams; 45.33 mm. Circa Mid 11th Century A.D. An East Anglian type mount from the apex of an iron horse stirrup. In the centre is a well modelled face mask with bulbous eyes and an open mouth, it has two high pointed ears with the remains of the riveting hole, there are also two holes below which would have fastened the two long arms of the iron stirrup. Ref: Only one similar example published in the book: Late Stirrup-Mounts by David Williams, No 455. Very Fine condition. SOLD

Viking 'Conical' Gaming Piece. Lead, 13.50 grams; 13.17 mm. Circa 9th - 11th Century A.D. A Viking gaming piece in the shape of a truncated cone, it was used in a game distantly related to chess called Hnefatafl, which translates into English as The King's Chequered Table. This Viking game was played between two players on a wooden board marked out into 121 equal squares. In the centre sits the King gaming piece signifying a castle. Around him are placed 12 defensive Hnefatafl gaming pieces. The attacking pieces are arranged around the edges of the board in formations of six on each side. The purpose of the game for the defence is to place the King gaming piece in one of the corner squares, which are also designated as castles and surround the Hnefatafl King on all four sides preventing him from moving. Ref: Similar to V242, illustrated on page 86 of Saxon and Viking artefacts by Nigel Mills. Very Fine condition.

Viking 'Conical' Gaming Piece. Lead, 13.50 grams; 13.17 mm. Circa 9th - 11th Century A.D. A Viking gaming piece in the shape of a truncated cone, it was used in a game distantly related to chess called Hnefatafl, which translates into English as The King's Chequered Table. This Viking game was played between two players on a wooden board marked out into 121 equal squares. In the centre sits the King gaming piece signifying a castle. Around him are placed 12 defensive Hnefatafl gaming pieces. The attacking pieces are arranged around the edges of the board in formations of six on each side. The purpose of the game for the defence is to place the King gaming piece in one of the corner squares, which are also designated as castles and surround the Hnefatafl King on all four sides preventing him from moving. Ref: Similar to V242, illustrated on page 86 of Saxon and Viking artefacts by Nigel Mills. Very Fine condition.

Viking 'Turreted' Gaming Piece. Lead, 9.01 grams; 11.67 mm. Circa 9th - 11th Century A.D. A turreted Viking gaming piece resembling a castle tower, it was used in a game distantly related to chess called Hnefatafl, which translates into English as The King's Chequered Table. This Viking game was played between two players on a wooden board marked out into 121 equal squares. In the centre sits the King gaming piece signifying a castle. Around him are placed 12 defensive Hnefatafl gaming pieces. The attacking pieces are arranged around the edges of the board in formations of six on each side. The purpose of the game for the defence is to place the King gaming piece in one of the corner squares, which are also designated as castles and surround the Hnefatafl King on all four sides preventing him from moving. Ref: Similar to V244b, illustrated on page 87 of Saxon and Viking artefacts by Nigel Mills. Very Fine condition.

Viking 'Turreted' Gaming Piece. Lead, 9.01 grams; 11.67 mm. Circa 9th - 11th Century A.D. A turreted Viking gaming piece resembling a castle tower, it was used in a game distantly related to chess called Hnefatafl, which translates into English as The King's Chequered Table. This Viking game was played between two players on a wooden board marked out into 121 equal squares. In the centre sits the King gaming piece signifying a castle. Around him are placed 12 defensive Hnefatafl gaming pieces. The attacking pieces are arranged around the edges of the board in formations of six on each side. The purpose of the game for the defence is to place the King gaming piece in one of the corner squares, which are also designated as castles and surround the Hnefatafl King on all four sides preventing him from moving. Ref: Similar to V244b, illustrated on page 87 of Saxon and Viking artefacts by Nigel Mills. Very Fine condition. SOLD

Viking 'Conical' Gaming Piece. Lead, 13.50 grams; 13.17 mm. Circa 9th - 11th Century A.D. A Viking gaming piece in the shape of a pointed cone, it was used in a game distantly related to chess called Hnefatafl, which translates into English as The King's Chequered Table. This Viking game was played between two players on a wooden board marked out into 121 equal squares. In the centre sits the King gaming piece signifying a castle. Around him are placed 12 defensive Hnefatafl gaming pieces. The attacking pieces are arranged around the edges of the board in formations of six on each side. The purpose of the game for the defence is to place the King gaming piece in one of the corner squares, which are also designated as castles and surround the Hnefatafl King on all four sides preventing him from moving. Ref: Similar to V242, illustrated on page 86 of Saxon and Viking artefacts by Nigel Mills. Very Fine condition.

Viking 'Conical' Gaming Piece. Lead, 13.50 grams; 13.17 mm. Circa 9th - 11th Century A.D. A Viking gaming piece in the shape of a pointed cone, it was used in a game distantly related to chess called Hnefatafl, which translates into English as The King's Chequered Table. This Viking game was played between two players on a wooden board marked out into 121 equal squares. In the centre sits the King gaming piece signifying a castle. Around him are placed 12 defensive Hnefatafl gaming pieces. The attacking pieces are arranged around the edges of the board in formations of six on each side. The purpose of the game for the defence is to place the King gaming piece in one of the corner squares, which are also designated as castles and surround the Hnefatafl King on all four sides preventing him from moving. Ref: Similar to V242, illustrated on page 86 of Saxon and Viking artefacts by Nigel Mills. Very Fine condition. SOLD

Class A, Type 8 'Animal Heads' Viking Stirrup Mount. Copper alloy, 13.17 grams; 47.81 mm. Circa 9th - 11th Century A.D. A sub triangular stirrup mount with a zoomorphic terminal at the apex, with small projecting heads either side of the base. From the upper head with its prominent eyes projects a series of looping and bifurcating tendrils which end in lobes. The lower heads have rounded snouts with flaring nostrils, long pointed eyes and large pointed ear. Ref: Only one similar example in Late Saxon Stirrup Mounts by David Williams, Page 49, Fig 142. Good Fine condition.

Class A, Type 8 'Animal Heads' Viking Stirrup Mount. Copper alloy, 13.17 grams; 47.81 mm. Circa 9th - 11th Century A.D. A sub triangular stirrup mount with a zoomorphic terminal at the apex, with small projecting heads either side of the base. From the upper head with its prominent eyes projects a series of looping and bifurcating tendrils which end in lobes. The lower heads have rounded snouts with flaring nostrils, long pointed eyes and large pointed ear. Ref: Only one similar example in Late Saxon Stirrup Mounts by David Williams, Page 49, Fig 142. Good Fine condition. SOLD

Viking 'Horse's Head' Cheek Piece. Copper alloy, 16.27 grams; 52.81 mm. Circa 11th Century. An interesting Viking piece showing a RIGHT FACING horse’s head on one terminal and a cockerel’s head on the other, with incised line decoration. Possibly a bridle fitting or cheek piece. Typical high copper content Viking metal. Cleaned and in a good state of preservation.

Viking 'Horse's Head' Cheek Piece. Copper alloy, 16.27 grams; 52.81 mm. Circa 11th Century. An interesting Viking piece showing a RIGHT FACING horse’s head on one terminal and a cockerel’s head on the other, with incised line decoration. Possibly a bridle fitting or cheek piece. Typical high copper content Viking metal. Cleaned and in a good state of preservation. SOLD

Viking 'Trefoil' Brooch. Copper alloy, 6.93 grams; 37.11 mm. Circa late 9th - early 10th Century A.D. An extremely rare type of English Viking brooch in a nice state of preservation. A great skeletal form incised line decoration with a central triangle at the junction of the arms. Tip of one arm lost in antiquity other wise complete. Possibly re-used as a pedant or harness fitting. Very Fine condition and RARE. Found Norfolk.

Viking 'Trefoil' Brooch. Copper alloy, 6.93 grams; 37.11 mm. Circa late 9th - early 10th Century A.D. An extremely rare type of English Viking brooch in a nice state of preservation. A great skeletal form incised line decoration with a central triangle at the junction of the arms. Tip of one arm lost in antiquity other wise complete. Possibly re-used as a pedant or harness fitting. Very Fine condition and RARE. Found Norfolk. Recorded with the Portable Antiquities Scheme SF 4F9CC8 by Faye Miller who writes: "On the reverse is corrosion of which could have been a pin or more probably a suspension lug for use as a pendant or harness fitting" SOLD

Meshed 'Open-work', Type 12 Viking Stirrup Mount. Bronze 14.71 grams; 44.52 mm. Diamond shaped mount with nine irregular 'Diamond-shaped' holes that form a cross hatched open-work design. Three rivet holes. Only a single example of this type is published (Re: 337) in the book: Late Stirrup-Mounts by David Williams. Found Durham 2004. RARE.

Meshed 'Open-work', Type 12 Viking Stirrup Mount. Bronze 14.71 grams; 44.52 mm. Diamond shaped mount with nine irregular 'Diamond-shaped' holes that form a cross hatched open-work design. Three rivet holes. Only a single example of this type is published (Re: 337) in the book: Late Stirrup-Mounts by David Williams. Found Durham 2004. RARE. SOLD

Mystical Head of Odin

Circa 11th Century. Gold Chip-carved Silver 12.69 grams; 21.17 x 19.54 mm. An extremely rare and aptly named 'Magic Sword Mount' of very high status. Spectacular hidden face of Odin facing, with large bushy brows; eyes formed by their shadows. The moustache extends from his rectangular nose, with the lower rivet forming a pouting mouth with beard below. Both silver rivets remain along with the fixing lug and back plate [with the remains of leather between]. The most incredible 'HIDDEN FACE' of Odin we have ever seen. Close up - a floral design, but the further away this piece is viewed the more defined the face looks. Another cleaver expression of Odin can be seen from the piece when it is positioned at 180 degrees. Extremely Fine and rare. From a 19th Century collection.

Mystical Head of Odin

Circa 11th Century. Gold Chip-carved Silver 12.69 grams; 21.17 x 19.54 mm. An extremely rare and aptly named 'Magic Sword Mount' of very high status. Spectacular hidden face of Odin facing, with large bushy brows; eyes formed by their shadows. The moustache extends from his rectangular nose, with the lower rivet forming a pouting mouth with beard below. Both silver rivets remain along with the fixing lug and back plate [with the remains of leather between]. The most incredible 'HIDDEN FACE' of Odin we have ever seen. Close up - a floral design, but the further away this piece is viewed the more defined the face looks. Another cleaver expression of Odin can be seen from the piece when it is positioned at 180 degrees. Extremely Fine and rare. From a 19th Century collection. A 'magical' ancient work of art. SOLD

"The Viking God Odin was the old and wise chieftain of all of the Viking Gods. Over time the Gods grew weary of living with the giants in Ginnungagap. Odin and his brothers decided to build a better world. Building material was needed for this new world and so Ymer was slain and ground between two great millstones. The earth was fashioned from his flesh; from his blood the sea and the crags from his bones. The vault of heaven was formed from his skull, and from his brains were all harsh storm clouds created. Four dwarfs were set to bear the vault of heaven, one in each direction of the wind. Earth was given a place at the centre of the World Tree and is called Midgard (Middle Earth). The golden woods of the Gods were set in the crown of the ash and to ward off the giants, a high wall surrounded all of Asgard. Upon Yggdrasil's three roots lies the netherworld with its springs. Each day the Gods ride over the colourful bridge Bifrost to rule over the rights and wrongs of the world. The land of the dead, Hell, is covered in mist. Last the Gods created two humans, Ask and Embla, and gave them Midgard to dwell in. Those giants who had survived the flood of Ymer's blood were forced to live in Utgard at the edge of the world."

Words cannot convey how exciting this piece feels in the hand.

Viking 'Pronged' Finger Ring. Copper alloy, 4.61 grams, 23.47 mm; internal: 18.60 mm [UK size Q 1/2, US size 8 1/2, European size 18.12]. Circa 9th - 11th Century A.D. A Viking ring with a square bezel which reclines either side into two pointed prongs so the ring could be adjusted. Very Fine condition.

Viking 'Pronged' Finger Ring. Copper alloy, 4.61 grams, 23.47 mm; internal: 18.60 mm [UK size Q 1/2, US size 8 1/2, European size 18.12]. Circa 9th - 11th Century A.D. A Viking ring with a square bezel which reclines either side into two pointed prongs so the ring could be adjusted. Very Fine condition. SOLD

Viking 'Elliptical' Silver Bead. Silver, 0.46 grams, 16.32 mm. Circa 7th Century A.D. A ovoid shaped necklace bead, several of these would have been the centre piece on an elaborate necklace of glass, silver and gold. Pre depositional damage otherwise in Good Fine condition. Found lake Ladoga, Russia.

Viking 'Elliptical' Silver Bead. Silver, 0.46 grams, 16.32 mm. Circa 7th Century A.D. A ovoid shaped necklace bead, several of these would have been the centre piece on an elaborate necklace of glass, silver and gold. Pre depositional damage otherwise in Good Fine condition. Found lake Ladoga, Russia. SOLD

Viking 'Cruciform Dragon Head's' Pendant. Copper alloy, 6.73 grams; 34.52 mm. Circa 9th - 11th Century A.D. In there centre is a square recess surrounded by four stylised dragon heads, each which piercing eyes and a large snout, the top one merging into the circular suspension loop. Typical high copper content Viking metal. Very Fine condition.

Viking 'Cruciform Dragon Head's' Pendant. Copper alloy, 6.73 grams; 34.52 mm. Circa 9th - 11th Century A.D. In there centre is a square recess surrounded by four stylised dragon heads, each which piercing eyes and a large snout, the top one merging into the circular suspension loop. Typical high copper content Viking metal. Very Fine condition. SOLD

NICE Viking 'Mythical Sea Creature' Pendant. Copper alloy, - grams, 39.69 mm. Circa 9th – 11th Century A.D. A pendant in the form of a mythical creature, half horse and half sea beast. Inset panels on the body with a bushy main behind the head, and 'fins' below the body, one lost in antiquity. Good Very Fine condition. Found Lake Ladoga.

NICE Viking 'Mythical Sea Creature' Pendant. Copper alloy, - grams, 39.69 mm. Circa 9th – 11th Century A.D. A pendant in the form of a mythical creature, half horse and half sea beast. Inset panels on the body with a bushy main behind the head, and 'fins' below the body, one lost in antiquity. Good Very Fine condition. Found Lake Ladoga. SOLD

Class A, Type 7 'Tree' Viking Stirrup Mount. Copper alloy, 15.07 grams; 41.75 mm. Circa 11th Century A.D. Pear shaped mount type 7 mount, in the centre is a tree-like device, with a zoomorphic animal head apex, with two projecting terminals below. A similar mount to this is exhibited as example 117 in the book: Late Stirrup-Mounts by David Williams. Complete and undamaged with one of original rivets and in Very Fine condition.

Class A, Type 7 'Tree' Viking Stirrup Mount. Copper alloy, 15.07 grams; 41.75 mm. Circa 11th Century A.D. Pear shaped mount type 7 mount, in the centre is a tree-like device, with a zoomorphic animal head apex, with two projecting terminals below. A similar mount to this is exhibited as example 117 in the book: Late Stirrup-Mounts by David Williams. Complete and undamaged with one of original rivets and in Very Fine condition. SOLD

Class A, Type 14 'Cruciform' Viking Stirrup Mount. Copper alloy, 18.48 grams; 44.10 mm. Circa. 11th Century A.D. In the form of a cross, the base expands and curves back to form the flange. This mount has a zoomorphic apex with incised lines on the limbs probably depicting crude animal heads. On the central panel within a punched zigzag design is a letter C. Ref: Only one example of this type of stirrup mount published in the book: Late Saxon Stirrup-Strap Mounts by David Williams, Page 77, fig. 351. A rare stirrup mount in a Good Very Fine condition. Found Yorkshire. Recorded with Yorkshire Museum's Portable Antiquities Services.

Class A, Type 14 'Cruciform' Viking Stirrup Mount. Copper alloy, 18.48 grams; 44.10 mm. Circa. 11th Century A.D. In the form of a cross, the base expands and curves back to form the flange. This mount has a zoomorphic apex with incised lines on the limbs probably depicting crude animal heads. On the central panel within a punched zigzag design is a letter C. Ref: Only one example of this type of stirrup mount published in the book: Late Saxon Stirrup-Strap Mounts by David Williams, Page 77, fig. 351. A rare stirrup mount in a Good Very Fine condition. Found Yorkshire. Recorded with Yorkshire Museum's Portable Antiquities Services. SOLD

STUNNING Viking 'Bird’s Claw' Stirrup Terminal. Copper Alloy, 27.67 grams; 25.62 mm. Circa 9th - 11th Century A.D. A robust, heavy stirrup terminal in the form of a raven’s claw/talons, with three nodules around the bottom edge forming the claws. This has a hollow underside to receive the lower edge of the iron stirrup [residue remaining]. Typical High copper content Viking metal, Very Fine condition. RARE, first we have had of this type. Found Nr. Fakenham, Norfolk.

STUNNING Viking 'Bird’s Claw' Stirrup Terminal. Copper Alloy, 27.67 grams; 25.62 mm. Circa 9th - 11th Century A.D. A robust, heavy stirrup terminal in the form of a raven’s claw/talons, with three nodules around the bottom edge forming the claws. This has a hollow underside to receive the lower edge of the iron stirrup [residue remaining]. Typical High copper content Viking metal, Very Fine condition. RARE, first we have had of this type. Found Nr. Fakenham, Norfolk. SOLD

Viking 'Bird’s Claw' Stirrup Terminal. Copper Alloy, 10.57 grams; 22.59 mm. Circa 9th - 11th Century A.D. A smart stirrup terminal in the form of a raven’s claw/talons. This has a hollow underside to receive the lower edge of the iron stirrup [residue remaining]. Typical High copper content Viking metal, Very Fine condition. RARE, first we have had of this type. Found Nr. Fakenham, Norfolk.

Viking 'Bird’s Claw' Stirrup Terminal. Copper Alloy, 10.57 grams; 22.59 mm. Circa 9th - 11th Century A.D. A smart stirrup terminal in the form of a raven’s claw/talons. This has a hollow underside to receive the lower edge of the iron stirrup [residue remaining]. Typical High copper content Viking metal, Very Fine condition. RARE, first we have had of this type. Found Nr. Fakenham, Norfolk. SOLD

RARE Viking 'Triangular' Stirrup Terminal. Copper alloy, 8.41 grams, 30.94 mm. Circa 9th - 11th Century A.D. A Triangular mount from rhe corner of a Horse stirrup. On the reverse is a hollow recess, which would have received the iron stirrup, residue still remaining. Very Fine condition. Rare, first we have seen of this type!

RARE Viking 'Triangular' Stirrup Terminal. Copper alloy, 8.41 grams, 30.94 mm. Circa 9th - 11th Century A.D. A Triangular mount from rhe corner of a Horse stirrup. On the reverse is a hollow recess, which would have received the iron stirrup, residue still remaining. Very Fine condition. Rare, first we have seen of this type! SOLD

Viking 'Dragon' Stirrup Terminal.Copper Alloy, 11.70 grams; 28.91. A stunning dragon or 'Viking Beast' terminal with incised line decoration to compliment the animal. This has a hollow underside to receive the lower edge of the iron stirrup. Extremely Fine condition. Found Norfolk.

Viking 'Dragon' Stirrup Terminal.Copper Alloy, 11.70 grams; 28.91. A stunning dragon or 'Viking Beast' terminal with incised line decoration to compliment the animal. This has a hollow underside to receive the lower edge of the iron stirrup. Extremely Fine condition. Found Norfolk. SOLD

Viking Period 'Platted' Armlet. Copper-Alloy, 18.84 grams, 73.53 mm. 9th-11th Century double twisted Viking armlet made from a single piece of bronze wire folded back on its self and twisted to form this Fantastic platted effect with large twin loops left to form the terminals at each end. One terminal is separated, otherwise in Very Fine condition.

Viking Period 'Platted' Armlet. Copper-Alloy, 18.84 grams, 73.53 mm. 9th-11th Century double twisted Viking armlet made from a single piece of bronze wire folded back on its self and twisted to form this Fantastic platted effect with large twin loops left to form the terminals at each end. One terminal is separated, otherwise in Very Fine condition. SOLD

The Vikings not only inhabited Scandinavia, Britain and Ireland. Vikings ships sailed into the Gulf of Finland and up the river Neva to the huge Lake Ladoga and on to the mouth of the river Volkhov. The settlement at Aldeigjuborg is known today as Staraia (Old) Ladoga. Finds from this area indicate a Scandinavian presence from as early as 750 AD, and herald a significant chapter in Viking history: journeys of discovery, trade ( slaves, amber, furs, Gyr Falcons ) and colonisation to the east and the south to Gårdarike, Miklagård and Särkland - the Nordic names for Russia, Constantinople and the Muslim Caliphate. This ancient armlet is from this area.

Viking 'Elongated Dome' Gaming Piece. Lead, 25.35 grams; 22.40 mm. Circa 9th - 11th Century A.D. A hollow elongated Dome Viking gaming piece used in a game distantly related to chess called Hnefatafl, which translates into English as The King's Chequered Table. This Viking game was played between two players on a wooden board marked out into 121 equal squares. In the centre sits the King gaming piece signifying a castle. Around him are placed 12 defensive Hnefatafl gaming pieces. The attacking pieces are arranged around the edges of the board in formations of six on each side. The purpose of the game for the defence is to place the King gaming piece in one of the corner squares, which are also designated as castles and surround the Hnefatafl King on all four sides preventing him from moving. Ref: Similar to V243b, illustrated on page 87 of Saxon and Viking artefacts by Nigel Mills. Very Fine condition.

Viking 'Elongated Dome' Gaming Piece. Lead, 25.35 grams; 22.40 mm. Circa 9th - 11th Century A.D. A hollow elongated Dome Viking gaming piece used in a game distantly related to chess called Hnefatafl, which translates into English as The King's Chequered Table. This Viking game was played between two players on a wooden board marked out into 121 equal squares. In the centre sits the King gaming piece signifying a castle. Around him are placed 12 defensive Hnefatafl gaming pieces. The attacking pieces are arranged around the edges of the board in formations of six on each side. The purpose of the game for the defence is to place the King gaming piece in one of the corner squares, which are also designated as castles and surround the Hnefatafl King on all four sides preventing him from moving. Ref: Similar to V243b, illustrated on page 87 of Saxon and Viking artefacts by Nigel Mills. Very Fine condition. SOLD.

Viking 'Wolves Headed' Class A, Type 8 Stirrup Mount. Bronze, 16.41 grams; 52.71 mm. Circa 11th Century A.D. A large piece, similar to the Cheriton mount type in design. Sub-triangular with a large zoomorphic head terminal at the apex, with smaller projecting heads on either side of the base. The upper head has bifurcating tendrils which end in lobes. The lower heads would have had rounded snouts with flaring nostrils, long pointed eyes and large pointed ears. From each body a prominent wing extends upwards and inwards to terminate into a lobe. When held upside down, the whole mount depicts a large Wolves Head. Cleaned and in Very Fine condition. Found Notts.

Viking 'Wolves Headed' Class A, Type 8 Stirrup Mount. Bronze, 16.41 grams; 52.71 mm. Circa 11th Century A.D. A large piece, similar to the Cheriton mount type in design. Sub-triangular with a large zoomorphic head terminal at the apex, with smaller projecting heads on either side of the base. The upper head has bifurcating tendrils which end in lobes. The lower heads would have had rounded snouts with flaring nostrils, long pointed eyes and large pointed ears. From each body a prominent wing extends upwards and inwards to terminate into a lobe. When held upside down, the whole mount depicts a large Wolves Head. Cleaned and in Very Fine condition. Found Notts. SOLD

RARE Viking 'Horses's Head' Stirrup Terminal. Copper Alloy, 24.81 grams; 48.71. Circa 9th - 11th Century A.D. A smart horse's head or 'Beast' on Viking stirrup terminal . This has a hollow underside to receive the lower edge of the iron stirrup [residue remaining]. Very Fine condition.

RARE Viking 'Horses's Head' Stirrup Terminal. Copper Alloy, 24.81 grams; 48.71. Circa 9th - 11th Century A.D. A smart horse's head or 'Beast' on Viking stirrup terminal . This has a hollow underside to receive the lower edge of the iron stirrup [residue remaining]. Very Fine condition. SOLD

Viking 'Hollow Cone' Gaming Piece. Lead, 4.94 grams; 11.11 mm. Circa 9th - 11th Century A.D. A hollow conical Viking gaming piece used in a game distantly related to chess called Hnefatafl, which translates into English as The King's Chequered Table. This Viking game was played between two players on a wooden board marked out into 121 equal squares. In the centre sits the King gaming piece signifying a castle. Around him are placed 12 defensive Hnefatafl gaming pieces. The attacking pieces are arranged around the edges of the board in formations of six on each side. The purpose of the game for the defence is to place the King gaming piece in one of the corner squares, which are also designated as castles and surround the Hnefatafl King on all four sides preventing him from moving. Ref: Similar to V243b, illustrated on page 87 of Saxon and Viking artefacts by Nigel Mills. Very Fine condition.

Viking 'Hollow Cone' Gaming Piece. Lead, 4.94 grams; 11.11 mm. Circa 9th - 11th Century A.D. A hollow conical Viking gaming piece used in a game distantly related to chess called Hnefatafl, which translates into English as The King's Chequered Table. This Viking game was played between two players on a wooden board marked out into 121 equal squares. In the centre sits the King gaming piece signifying a castle. Around him are placed 12 defensive Hnefatafl gaming pieces. The attacking pieces are arranged around the edges of the board in formations of six on each side. The purpose of the game for the defence is to place the King gaming piece in one of the corner squares, which are also designated as castles and surround the Hnefatafl King on all four sides preventing him from moving. Ref: Similar to V243b, illustrated on page 87 of Saxon and Viking artefacts by Nigel Mills. Very Fine condition. SOLD

SUPERB 'Open-work Diamond', Class A, Type 13 Viking Stirrup Mount. Bronze 17.61 grams; 44.15 mm. A diamond shaped mount with two projecting arms with projecting bosses on these lobed projections and a central open-work diamond-shaped recess. A further 'third' boss appears near the base. Flange at the rear, with remains of a single iron rivet. Only two open-work examples published in the book: Late Stirrup-Mounts by David Williams; Ref: 344,345. A smart and very rarely found design. Found Lincolnshire.

SUPERB 'Open-work Diamond', Class A, Type 13 Viking Stirrup Mount. Bronze 17.61 grams; 44.15 mm. A diamond shaped mount with two projecting arms with projecting bosses on these lobed projections and a central open-work diamond-shaped recess. A further 'third' boss appears near the base. Flange at the rear, with remains of a single iron rivet. Only two open-work examples published in the book: Late Stirrup-Mounts by David Williams; Ref: 344,345. A smart and very rarely found design. Found Lincolnshire. SOLD

Viking 'Double Axe' Brooch. Copper alloy, 29.16 grams, 45.04 mm. Circa 9th - 11th Century A.D. A chunky skeuomorphic brooch in the from a Viking double headed axe. In the corners of the blade of each axe and the centre are drilled holes. A scarce type in Very Fine condition.

Viking 'Double Axe' Brooch. Copper alloy, 29.16 grams, 45.04 mm. Circa 9th - 11th Century A.D. A chunky skeuomorphic brooch in the from a Viking double headed axe. In the corners of the blade of each axe and the centre are drilled holes. A scarce type in Very Fine condition. SOLD

RARE Viking 'Fleur' Stirrup Terminal. Copper alloy, 16.18 grams, 48.80 mm. Circa 9th - 11th Century A.D. Within two raised collars are five boxes; below is a carved, segmented early depiction of a fleur, very similar to some ringerike designs. On the reverse is a hollow recess, which would have received the iron stirrup, residue still remaining. Usual high copper content Viking metal. Good Very Fine condition.

RARE Viking 'Fleur' Stirrup Terminal. Copper alloy, 16.18 grams, 48.80 mm. Circa 9th - 11th Century A.D. Within two raised collars are five boxes; below is a carved, segmented early depiction of a fleur, very similar to some ringerike designs. On the reverse is a hollow recess, which would have received the iron stirrup, residue still remaining. Usual high copper content Viking metal. Good Very Fine condition. SOLD

Viking Silver 'Jeweled' Disc Brooch . Silver, 7.44 grams, 33.06 mm. Circa 10th Century A.D. A silver disc brooch surmounted by a large central jewel, typically held in place by the crimped silver. Surround a eight triangular raised dot formations, contained within two rope borders surrounding the perimeter. Very Fine Condition. Found Lake Ladoga.

Viking Silver 'Jeweled' Disc Brooch . Silver, 7.44 grams, 33.06 mm. Circa 10th Century A.D. A silver disc brooch surmounted by a large central jewel, typically held in place by the crimped silver. Surround a eight triangular raised dot formations, contained within two rope borders surrounding the perimeter. Very Fine Condition. Found Lake Ladoga. SOLD

Viking 'Twisted' Penannular Brooch. Copper alloy, 44.93 grams, 59.69 mm. Circa 9th - 11th Century A.D. A twisted circular band of typical Viking form, as the ring terminates it tapers then expands into flat circular knobs. These are each decorated with a saltire and standard. The pin is decorated with the top being repouse with raised dots around the perimeter and a raised line down the centre, As the pin begins to taper there is a two tier triangle contain six pellets with a long line of pellets as the pin reaches its point. Very Rare and in Very Fine condition.

Viking 'Twisted' Penannular Brooch. Copper alloy, 44.93 grams, 59.69 mm. Circa 9th - 11th Century A.D. A twisted circular band of typical Viking form, as the ring terminates it tapers then expands into flat circular knobs. These are each decorated with a saltire and standard. The pin is decorated with the top being repouse with raised dots around the perimeter and a raised line down the centre, As the pin begins to taper there is a two tier triangle contain six pellets with a long line of pellets as the pin reaches its point. Very Rare and in Very Fine condition. SOLD

Viking 'Sleipnir' Statuette. Copper alloy, 11.12 grams, 34.17 mm. Circa 9th - 10th Century A.D. A pendant in the form of Sleipnir Odin's eight-legged horse. It consists of the body with a long neck supporting the head, a curled tail and eight legs made of four curves, one lost in antiquity otherwise Very Fine condition

Viking 'Sleipnir' Statuette. Copper alloy, 11.12 grams, 34.17 mm. Circa 9th - 10th Century A.D. A pendant in the form of Sleipnir Odin's eight-legged horse. It consists of the body with a long neck supporting the head, a curled tail and eight legs made of four curves, one lost in antiquity otherwise Very Fine condition

In Norse mythology, Sleipnir is Odin's magical eight-legged steed, and the greatest of all horses. He is referred to have 8 legs. His name means smooth or gliding, and is related to the English word "slippery". It has been suggested that Sleipnir having eight legs is symbolic of the four men who carry a coffin, i.e. a steed to carry the rider into the underworld. SOLD

Viking 'Dragon' Stirrup Termimal. Bronze, 15.14 grams; 46.66 mm. Large Dragon or 'Beast' on Viking stirrup. This has a hollow underside to receive the lower edge of the iron stirrup [residue remaining]. There is a detailed design in high relief. It has almond eyes, projecting snout, and a tusk at each side with the remains of silver on one side. Ex. Shoreland collection. Found Nottingham 2003.

Viking 'Dragon' Stirrup Termimal. Bronze, 15.14 grams; 46.66 mm. Large Dragon or 'Beast' on Viking stirrup. This has a hollow underside to receive the lower edge of the iron stirrup [residue remaining]. There is a detailed design in high relief. It has almond eyes, projecting snout, and a tusk at each side with the remains of silver on one side. Ex. Shoreland collection. Found Nottingham 2003. SOLD

EXTREMELY LONG Viking 'Dragon Head' Stirrup Terminal. Copper alloy, 26.38 grams, 91.28 mm. Circa 9th - 11th Century A.D. An extremely large example of a stirrup terminal. A bulbous well pronounced dragon’s head with incised eyes and flared nostrils, above is a decorative bulge to the shank. On the reverse is a hollow recess, which would have received the iron stirrup, residue still remaining. Very Fine condition and extremely rare to be found at such a large length, which is this case originally covered the entire length of the iron stirrup leg.

EXTREMELY LONG Viking 'Dragon Head' Stirrup Terminal. Copper alloy, 26.38 grams, 91.28 mm. Circa 9th - 11th Century A.D. An extremely large example of a stirrup terminal. A bulbous well pronounced dragon’s head with incised eyes and flared nostrils, above is a decorative bulge to the shank. On the reverse is a hollow recess, which would have received the iron stirrup, residue still remaining. Very Fine condition and extremely rare to be found at such a large length, which is this case originally covered the entire length of the iron stirrup leg. SOLD

EXTREMELY RARE Viking 'Raven's Claw' Stirrup Terminal. Copper Alloy, 11.61 grams; 25.73 mm. Circa 9th - 11th Century A.D. A smart stirrup terminal in the form of a raven’s claw/talons. This has a hollow underside to receive the lower edge of the iron stirrup [residue remaining]. Very Fine condition.

EXTREMELY RARE Viking 'Raven's Claw' Stirrup Terminal. Copper Alloy, 11.61 grams; 25.73 mm. Circa 9th - 11th Century A.D. A smart stirrup terminal in the form of a raven’s claw/talons. This has a hollow underside to receive the lower edge of the iron stirrup [residue remaining]. Very Fine condition. SOLD

EXTREMELY RARE Viking 'Cross' Horse Harness Mount. Bronze, 21.69 grams; 55.65 mm. A large and beautiful Viking bronze mount in the shape of a Christian Cross, with the remains of gilding within the intricate and complex carved design. There is a typical Viking silver inlaid Trefoil design in centre, each of three arms with two branches. Further remains of silver inlay above and below. Two fixing lugs on the reverse with remains of two rivets on the alternate arms. Very Fine condition.

EXTREMELY RARE Viking 'Cross' Horse Harness Mount. Bronze, 21.69 grams; 55.65 mm. A large and beautiful Viking bronze mount in the shape of a Christian Cross, with the remains of gilding within the intricate and complex carved design. There is a typical Viking silver inlaid Trefoil design in centre, each of three arms with two branches. Further remains of silver inlay above and below. Two fixing lugs on the reverse with remains of two rivets on the alternate arms. Very Fine condition. SOLD

BEAUTIFUL Anglo Scandinavian 'Intricate Interlace' Strap End. Copper alloy, 6.74 grams; 28.18 mm. Circa late 8 Century A.D. An elegant gold chip carved mount depicting a quadruped beast with interlaced legs and tail. Very Fine condition, good quality manufacture and Very Rare.

BEAUTIFUL Anglo Scandinavian 'Intricate Interlace' Strap End. Copper alloy, 6.74 grams; 28.18 mm. Circa late 8 Century A.D. An elegant gold chip carved mount depicting a quadruped beast with interlaced legs and tail. Very Fine condition, good quality manufacture and Very Rare. SOLD

Viking 'Zoomorphic' Necklace Pendant. Lead, 17.44 grams; 47.08 mm. Circa 8th - 11th Century A.D. The centre piece of an elaborate necklace, it has a loop above with three animal heads, probably dragons in a cruciform manner. Very Fine condition.

Viking 'Zoomorphic' Necklace Pendant. Lead, 17.44 grams; 47.08 mm. Circa 8th - 11th Century A.D. The centre piece of an elaborate necklace, it has a loop above with three animal heads, probably dragons in a cruciform manner. Very Fine condition. SOLD

EXCESSIVELY RARE Anglo Scandinavian 'Expanding Cross' Cloisonné Brooch. Copper alloy, 7.92 grams; 31.79 mm. Circa 9th - 11th Century A.D. Within a raised border is a white and blue glass inlay depicting an expanding cross, often shown as a reverse type for coins of this period. Surrounding it are four stems, each containing a glass bead, two are inlaid with a blue glass, and the other two inlaid with black. Around the perimeter between is a double scroll design, virtually all the original gilding remains. Very Fine condition and Excessively Rare.

EXCESSIVELY RARE Anglo Scandinavian 'Expanding Cross' Cloisonné Brooch. Copper alloy, 7.92 grams; 31.79 mm. Circa 9th - 11th Century A.D. Within a raised border is a white and blue glass inlay depicting an expanding cross, often shown as a reverse type for coins of this period. Surrounding it are four stems, each containing a glass bead, two are inlaid with a blue glass, and the other two inlaid with black. Around the perimeter between is a double scroll design, virtually all the original gilding remains. Very Fine condition and Excessively Rare. SOLD

Viking 'Ringerike' Stirrup? Mount. Copper alloy, 11.04 grams, 29.49 mm. Circa 9th - 11th Century A.D. A stunning Viking mount with a hexagonal shape with a mounting loop above, within the stunning and rare ringerike design. Tip lost in antiquity, otherwise Very Fine condition.

Viking 'Ringerike' Stirrup? Mount. Copper alloy, 11.04 grams, 29.49 mm. Circa 9th - 11th Century A.D. A stunning Viking mount with a hexagonal shape with a mounting loop above, within the stunning and rare ringerike design. Tip lost in antiquity, otherwise Very Fine condition. SOLD

Viking 'Inlaid Wire' Prick Spur. Iron, 44.06 grams, 85.17 mm. Circa 9th - 11th Century A.D. A Viking prick spur inlaid with cords of silver and brass inlaid wire. On the terminals there are the riveting holes, one with the rivet in situ, at the peak of the bow there is a conical prick. Once the spur was mounted to the boot the prick would have been used the heel the horse and make it run faster. Professionally cleaned and conserved and in a stable, Very Fine.

Viking 'Inlaid Wire' Prick Spur. Iron, 44.06 grams, 85.17 mm. Circa 9th - 11th Century A.D. A Viking prick spur inlaid with cords of silver and brass inlaid wire. On the terminals there are the riveting holes, one with the rivet in situ, at the peak of the bow there is a conical prick. Once the spur was mounted to the boot the prick would have been used the heel the horse and make it run faster. Professionally cleaned and conserved and in a stable, Very Fine condition. SOLD

'Trefoil interlace' Viking Strap-end. Carved Bronze, 4.05 grams; 31.05 mm. An amazing masculine and typically English Viking interlaced design, consisting of three levels of 'Trefoils' one on top of each other. Projecting forwards from each one a pair of ribbon-like Boar's Tusks, all joined together in an incredible woven pattern. Almost complete. The only example of this art form we have had. Very Fine condition. The boar was a symbol of warlike fierceness in Viking times.

'Trefoil interlace' Viking Strap-end. Carved Bronze, 4.05 grams; 31.05 mm. An amazing masculine and typically English Viking interlaced design, consisting of three levels of 'Trefoils' one on top of each other. Projecting forwards from each one a pair of ribbon-like Boar's Tusks, all joined together in an incredible woven pattern. Almost complete. The only example of this art form we have had. Very Fine condition. The boar was a symbol of warlike fierceness in Viking times. SOLD

Viking 'Rolled Terminal’ Penannular Brooch. Copper alloy 13.84 grams; 60.62 mm. Circa 9th - 11th Century A.D. A twisted wire penannular brooch with Rolled Terminals, complete with pin, Very Fine condition. Found Norfolk.

Viking 'Rolled Terminal’ Penannular Brooch. Copper alloy 13.84 grams; 60.62 mm. Circa 9th - 11th Century A.D. A twisted wire penannular brooch with Rolled Terminals, complete with pin, Very Fine condition. Found Norfolk. SOLD

Viking 'Twisted' Penannular Brooch. Bronze, 9.95 grams; 56.95 mm. A twisted wire pennanular brooch with Rolled Terminals, complete with pin. Very Fine Condition. Ex. German Collection.

Viking 'Twisted' Penannular Brooch. Bronze, 9.95 grams; 56.95 mm. A twisted wire pennanular brooch with Rolled Terminals, complete with pin. Very Fine Condition. Ex. German Collection. SOLD

Viking 'Twisted' Penannular Brooch. Copper alloy, 9.78 grams; 40.65 mm. A twisted wire penannular brooch with Rolled Terminals, complete with pin. Professionally cleaned and conserved and in Very Fine condition. Found Lake Ladoga, Russia.

Viking 'Twisted' Penannular Brooch. Copper alloy, 9.78 grams; 40.65 mm. A twisted wire penannular brooch with Rolled Terminals, complete with pin. Professionally cleaned and conserved and in Very Fine condition. Found Lake Ladoga, Russia. SOLD