Ancient Art, Antiquities & Coins
May 28, 2019
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United kingdom
The May Fair Hotel, Stratton Street, Mayfair, London, W1J 8LT, United Kingdom
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LOT 501:
Viking Decorated Sword Chape
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Start price:
£
50
Estimated price:
$800 - $1,000
Auction house commission:
30%
VAT: On commission only
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11th century AD
A long lentoid-section tapering bronze chape with scooped upper edge with beast head terminals and pelletted border, two fleur-de-lys to the border, raised palmette motif to the lower panel. 74.1 grams, 11cm (4 1/4"). Fine condition, split to rear. [No Reserve]
Provenance
From a London W1, UK, collection; acquired on the German art market before 2000.
