Auction Catalogue

5 December 2013

Starting at 3:00 PM

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Ancient and World Coins, Numismatic Books

Washington Mayfair Hotel  London  W1J 5HE

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Lot

№ 3541

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5 December 2013

Hammer Price:
£800

Irish Viking, early 9th century, a mount from a hanging bowl in cast bronze of three-dimensional form; in the centre a square panel inlaid with yellow and red enamel forming an interlaced pattern, at either end detailed male heads with fixing rivets protruding through open mouths, 54 x 18mm, 14.80g. Of fine style and extremely rare
£1,000-1,500