Viking Period Silver Hammer Pendant
8th-10th century A.D. A silver hammer pendant suspended on a free-running silver ring with overlapping and coiled arms, punch-decorated to one face with three horizontal triangles containing pellets. Cf. Arbman, H., Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940, pl.104(6). 2.63 grams, 33 mm (1 1/4 in.). Acquired in the late 1990s-2000.Property of an East London gentleman. [No Reserve]
Price realized | 400 GBP |
Starting price | 5 GBP |
Estimate | 140 GBP |