Ancient Art, Antiquities & Coins
May 28, 2019
(Your local time)
United kingdom
The May Fair Hotel, Stratton Street, Mayfair, London, W1J 8LT, United Kingdom
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LOT 495:
Viking Silver Inlaid Sword Pommel
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Start price:
£
720
Estimated price:
$1,000 - $1,400
Auction house commission:
30%
VAT: On commission only
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10th century AD
A substantial bronze pommel cap of Petersen's Type H with defined lateral recesses forming lobes, the surface enhanced with applied bands of silver wire; mounted on a custom-made stand. 210 grams, 75mm including stand (3"). Mainly fine condition, usage wear. Scarce.
Provenance
Property of a London gentleman; formerly in an old UK private collection.
Literature
Cf. Peirce, I. Swords of the Viking Age, Woodbridge, 2002, pl.VI for type.
