Early Medieval - Baltic Twisted Silver Torc > Lot No. 840

Description:
Circa 12-14th century AD. A circular-section expanding silver torc with spiral-wound filigree; the terminals formed from tight-wound, flat-section wire; the finials formed as elliptical loops.

Measurements:
105 grams, 142 mm.

Condition:
Very fine.

References:
Hårdh, Silver in the Viking Age: A Regional-Economic Study, Stockholm, 1996

Provenance:
Property of an English gentleman.

Estimate: £120 - 180 (EUR 140 - 210; USD 190 - 290)

Auction date: Thursday 9th September 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £425