Viking 'Cloisonné' Ring Headed Pin. Enamelled copper alloy, 6.46 grams, 91.42 grams. Circa 9th – 11th Century A.D. A slender pin which taper to the point, the head ring is a ‘donut’ type, on the reverse is the remaining cloisonné work of yellow and white enamel. Very Fine condition.

Viking 'Cloisonné' Ring Headed Pin. Enamelled copper alloy, 6.46 grams, 91.42 grams. Circa 9th – 11th Century A.D. A slender pin which taper to the point, the head ring is a ‘donut’ type, on the reverse is the remaining cloisonné work of yellow and white enamel. Very Fine condition.

Viking 'Triangular Headed' Pin. Copper alloy, 4.19 grams, 71.51 mm. Circa 9th - 11th Century A.D. A clothing pin used for securing garments with a triangular head and purposely bend in the centre so it would not come loose. Very Fine condition.

Viking 'Triangular Headed' Pin. Copper alloy, 4.19 grams, 71.51 mm. Circa 9th - 11th Century A.D. A clothing pin used for securing garments with a triangular head and purposely bend in the centre so it would not come loose. Very Fine condition.

Viking Period 'Spiral Terminal' Armlet. Copper-Alloy, 19.81 grams, 66.70 mm. 9th-11th Century 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 loops to form the terminals, with the end of the wire formulating a very rare spiral effect. One wire is separated, otherwise in Very Fine condition.

Viking Period 'Spiral Terminal' Armlet. Copper-Alloy, 19.81 grams, 66.70 mm. 9th-11th Century 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 loops to form the terminals, with the end of the wire formulating a very rare spiral effect. One wire 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.

STUNNING Viking 'Entwined' Ring. Gold, 15.44 grams, 29.54mm; internal: 19.70mm [UK size T, US size 21, European size 62]. 10th Century A.D. A superb large and heavy example of a penannular Viking hair braid or finger ring, expertly executed with gold wire expanding as it is twisted to make a typical Viking design with beaded intersections before tapering to flattened pointing terminals. Ex. An old private collection; Ex. Bonhams of London. Extremely Fine condition.

STUNNING Viking 'Entwined' Ring. Gold, 15.44 grams, 29.54mm; internal: 19.70mm [UK size T, US size 21, European size 62]. 10th Century A.D. A superb large and heavy example of a penannular Viking hair braid or finger ring, expertly executed with gold wire expanding as it is twisted to make a typical Viking design with beaded intersections before tapering to flattened pointing terminals. Ex. An old private collection; Ex. Bonhams of London. Extremely Fine condition.

These Viking 'twining' or 'twisting' knots probably represent the interconnectedness of all Viking life. Another interpretation is that these devices are to bind negativity, in that it becomes bound up in the knot and cannot escape. For Vikings, ancient Viking patterns represent the interweaving of their lives and futures represented in the Viking universe.

EXCESSIVELY RARE Viking 'Flared Terminal' Torc Bracelet. Gold, 23.62 grams; 77.06 mm. Circa 10th Century A.D. A large and heavy solid gold hammered bracelet with a rectangular cross-section, twisted before the flatten terminals. The hammered design indicates that this item was probably similar to 'Belt Money', in that a large amount of gold bullion [portable wealth] was made into a wearable object that was difficult to lose. Unlike coinage or 'hack' it could be easily transported without the worry of accidental loss. This huge weight is equivalent to five and a half 'Mancus' of 30 pence. A very large amount of money considering a skilled worker would have been paid around one silver penny a day. Extremely Fine condition and Excessively Rare. Found bent into two halves on a Saxon & Viking settlement site near Spofforth, North Yorkshire in 2004. Studied by the British Museum for six months. Released by the 'Crown' as Treasure on 4th October 2004 [2004/T169-4051]. Letters from the DCMS, Her Majesty's Coroner and the British Museum included in the sale.

Viking 'Entwined' Torc Bracelet. Copper alloy, 25.57 grams, 68.68 mm. 9th-11th Century. A twisted Viking armlet made from two pieces of bronze wire folded back on its self and twisted to form this fantastic platted effect with large loops to form the terminals. Very Fine 'as found' uncleaned condition.

Viking 'Entwined' Torc Bracelet. Copper alloy, 25.57 grams, 68.68 mm. 9th-11th Century. A twisted Viking armlet made from two pieces of bronze wire folded back on its self and twisted to form this fantastic platted effect with large loops to form the terminals. Very Fine 'as found' uncleaned condition. SOLD

Viking 'Torc' Bracelet. Copper alloy, 27.65 grams; 57.77 mm. 9th - 11th Century A.D. A Viking torc bracelet made from a single piece of bronze and bent into its circular shaped with rounded square terminals. Very Fine condition. Found Lake Ladoga, Russia.

Viking 'Torc' Bracelet. Copper alloy, 27.65 grams; 57.77 mm. 9th - 11th Century A.D. A Viking torc bracelet made from a single piece of bronze and bent into its circular shaped with rounded square terminals. Very Fine condition. Found Lake Ladoga, Russia. 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. Many Viking antiquities were found in this area.

EXCESSIVELY RARE Viking 'Twisted' Torc Bracelet. Silver, 3.47 grams; 51.47 mm. Circa 9th - 11th Century A.D. The size indicates it is from the wrist of a woman, and is of a high quality manufacture. The terminals have been formed by beating the twisted wires into square sections, typical of some high quality Viking jewellery of this period. One terminal re-attached, otherwise Extremely Fine condition and Excessively Rare. From an old collection, not found in UK.

EXCESSIVELY RARE Viking 'Twisted' Torc Bracelet. Silver, 3.47 grams; 51.47 mm. Circa 9th - 11th Century A.D. The size indicates it is from the wrist of a woman, and is of a high quality manufacture. The terminals have been formed by beating the twisted wires into square sections, typical of some high quality Viking jewellery of this period. One terminal re-attached, otherwise Extremely Fine condition and Excessively Rare. From an old collection, not found in UK.

EXCESSIVELY RARE Anglo Scandinavian 'Phoenix Headed' Dress Pin. Copper alloy, 40.59 grams; 102.00 mm [4 inch]. Circa 9th - 11th Century A.D. A pretty, high status, Anglo scandinavian Dress Pin or elaborately decorated bucket, shield or helmet mount. It has a long tapering central bar with decoration resembling a horse's mane, curling inwards are two Dragon or Phoenix heads, their curled necks raised segments for feathers, and heads with well pronounced beaks and eyes which a piercing stare. This example is obviously of high status, we can tell by the amount of workmanship involved in its manufacture which shows strong signs of Scandinavian influence. Ref: PAS SUSS-8372F3. Good Very Fine and Rare, possibly unique, only one other similar object known to have been found in the UK by the Museum world. Found west Field.

EXCESSIVELY RARE Anglo Scandinavian 'Phoenix Headed' Dress Pin. Copper alloy, 40.59 grams; 102.00 mm [4 inch]. Circa 9th - 11th Century A.D. A pretty, high status, Anglo scandinavian Dress Pin or elaborately decorated bucket, shield or helmet mount. It has a long tapering central bar with decoration resembling a horse's mane, curling inwards are two Dragon or Phoenix heads, their curled necks raised segments for feathers, and heads with well pronounced beaks and eyes which a piercing stare. This example is obviously of high status, we can tell by the amount of workmanship involved in its manufacture which shows strong signs of Scandinavian influence. Ref: PAS SUSS-8372F3. Good Very Fine and Rare, possibly unique, only one other similar object known to have been found in the UK by the Museum world. Found west Field.

Viking 'Twisted' Torc Bracelet. Copper alloy, 13.75 grams, 54.15 mm; 46.63 mm max internal. Circa 9th-11th Century A.D. A circular band made from a single piece of bronze, twisted to give a fantastic plaited effect. The terminals have been twisted back around to make rounded ends. Very Fine condition. Found Lincolnshire.

Viking 'Twisted' Torc Bracelet. Copper alloy, 13.75 grams, 54.15 mm; 46.63 mm max internal. Circa 9th-11th Century A.D. A circular band made from a single piece of bronze, twisted to give a fantastic plaited effect. The terminals have been twisted back around to make rounded ends. Very Fine condition. Found Lincolnshire. SOLD

RARE: Viking 'Ceremonial' Neck Torque. Copper alloy, 240 grams, 231.95 mm. Circa 9th - 11th Century A.D. An extremely good example of a Viking neck torque. A circular shape which expands at the bottom where a separate plate is riveted. There are numerous perforations which house a small ring suspending a long cylindrical pendant decorated with raised lines. The band tapers at each terminal to form a sharp hooked point, the hooks would have locked around each other to keep it safely around the neck. This would have been too awkward to wear at all times so would have only been used in religious ceremonies, such as the Viking boat cremation. Judging by the ornate work, this would have been worn by the high status chieftain leading the ceremony. Very Fine condition and Excessively Rare.

RARE: Viking 'Ceremonial' Neck Torque

Copper alloy, 240 grams, 231.95 mm. Circa 9th - 11th Century A.D. An extremely good example of a Viking neck torque. A circular shape which expands at the bottom where a separate plate is riveted. There are numerous perforations which house a small ring suspending a long cylindrical pendant decorated with raised lines. The band tapers at each terminal to form a sharp hooked point, the hooks would have locked around each other to keep it safely around the neck. This would have been too awkward to wear at all times so would have only been used in religious ceremonies, such as the Viking boat cremation. Judging by the ornate work, this would have been worn by the high status chieftain leading the ceremony. Very Fine condition and Excessively Rare.

Viking 'Sacked Brooch' Bracelet. Copper alloy, 15.38 grams, 79.13 mm. 9th Century A.D. Certainly unique, a Viking linked bracelet with a clasp made from an Anglo Saxon long brooch. Pillaged from the Anglo Saxon during the Viking raids. Vikings often 're-used' Saxon metals imbedding them in weights and jewellery etc. as a memento. Very Fine and UNIQUE.

Viking 'Sacked Brooch' Bracelet. Copper alloy, 15.38 grams, 79.13 mm. 9th Century A.D. Certainly unique, a Viking linked bracelet with a clasp made from an Anglo Saxon long brooch. Pillaged from the Anglo Saxon during the Viking raids. Vikings often 're-used' Saxon metals imbedding them in weights and jewellery etc. as a memento. Very Fine and UNIQUE.

Viking 'Twisted' Finger Ring. Silver, 6.81 grams, 26.85 mm, 16.90 mm. Circa 9 - 10th Century A.D. A stunning Viking ring formed from three plaited pieces of silver bar, the end hammered into tapering terminals. Extremely Fine condition. Ex. D Hurst collection, Ex. Old English collection.

Viking 'Twisted' Finger Ring. Silver, 6.81 grams, 26.85 mm, 16.90 mm. Circa 9 - 10th Century A.D. A stunning Viking ring formed from three plaited pieces of silver bar, the end hammered into tapering terminals. Extremely Fine condition. Ex. D Hurst collection, Ex. Old English collection.~VJ 003086|22196|~7980~10593~~