Viking Age Fire Steel with Bronze Handle with Horse and Riders
10th-11th century A.D. Shown addorsed in a stylised openwork design, central suspension loop and iron steel with crescentic profile. Cf. Arbman, H., Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940, pl.144, item 1.27 grams, 66 mm (2 5/8 in.). From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.[No Reserve]For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price
Price realized | 100 GBP |
Starting price | 90 GBP |
Estimate | 300 GBP |