Lot Essay
These double-shelled brooches were worn in pairs, one on each shoulder, and were connected by chains. For similar, cf. Inv no. 1888,0103.1 at the British Museum.
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MIDDLE VIKING PERIOD, CIRCA 10TH CENTURY A.D.
Details
A VIKING GILT-BRONZE AND SILVER TORTOISE BROOCH
MIDDLE VIKING PERIOD, CIRCA 10TH CENTURY A.D.
4 3⁄16 in. (10.6 cm.) long
MIDDLE VIKING PERIOD, CIRCA 10TH CENTURY A.D.
4 3⁄16 in. (10.6 cm.) long
Provenance
Prof. Josef Klofat, Eschenbach, Germany.
Ernst Kofler-Truniger (1903-1990) and Marthe Kofler-Truniger (1918-1999), Lucerne (Inv. no. K 8047), acquired from the above in 1952.
Private Collection, Lucerne, acquired from the above circa 1974; thence by continuous descent to the current owner.
Ernst Kofler-Truniger (1903-1990) and Marthe Kofler-Truniger (1918-1999), Lucerne (Inv. no. K 8047), acquired from the above in 1952.
Private Collection, Lucerne, acquired from the above circa 1974; thence by continuous descent to the current owner.
Brought to you by
Claudio Corsi
Specialist, Head of Department
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