Viking Sword Belt Distributor with Faces

10th-11th century AD. A gilt-bronze discoid plaque with triangular central plaque and three lentoid slots, hub formed as three addorsed beast-heads. 16 grams, 39mm (1 1/2"). Property of a German colle

10th-11th century AD. A bronze strap-distributor set comprising: a round-section ring with triangular central plaque and three arms, three stamped dots to the hub, foliage to the arms; an openwork pla

10th-11th century AD. A pair of bronze distributor fittings, each a hoop with three radiating arms and triangular central panel. 15 grams total, 23-26mm (1"). Property of an American collector; acquir

10th-11th century AD. A triangular-section bronze ring with triangular central plaque, rosette to the hub and foliage to the arms. 11 grams, 35mm (1 1/2"). From an old Munich collection; acquired on t

11th-12th century AD. A heater-shaped bronze mount with chamfered sides, beaded border and stylised mask with pellet; remains of two studs to the reverse. 5.19 grams, 19mm (3/4"). Property of an Ameri

9th-11th century A.D. With domed profile to the distributor, three different beast-head finials to the strap-attachments. Cf. similar item in the British Museum, London under acquisition number 1921,1

Ca. 900-1000 AD. A hand-forged Viking iron sword with Brazil nut pommel and decorated guard; the blade is wide at the upper end, gently tapering with fuller to both faces, rounded tip, fragments of an

US Model 1851 Enlisted Sword Belt Plate with 3-Piece Wreath Sand cast brass belt plate 3.25" wide by 2" tall. Tongue .89" x .56". Spread-winged American Eagle motif on face with three-piece silvered w

10th century AD. A heavy, iron sword pommel of Petersen's Type L with sub-triangular profile, a pair of opposed spiral elements to each face sprouting from a central column with a trilobed 'crest' abo

Fine looking tall Saint Nicholas in porcelain, holding sack with toys, dolls and sword in belt, switch in right hand, stern looking face. 17" h.

Phase D, 125 BC-100 AD. A bronze ring with central triangle and flared arms extending to the border; pelletted panel to one face of the triangle. 5.31 grams, 31mm (1 1/4"). English private collection;

10th-11th century AD. A bronze openwork belt fitting with scrolled tendrils and beast-head finial, return strap to the reverse with attachment rivets; attached to the beast's mouth a cast openwork pan

Bronze, well over 7/8" diameter. Flat faces on both sides forming rounded edges. Textured from burial. Worn in numbers, these were decorative as well as serving as a measure of protection from sword b

Bronze, just over 3/4" diameter, out of round as made, with flattened faces and ridged edges. When fastened to the jerkin, these small metal brooches provided a measure of protection against sword cut

Bronze, well over 7/8" diameter. Flat faces on both sides forming rounded edges. Textured from burial. Worn in numbers, these were decorative as well as serving as a measure of protection from sword b

Bronze, just under 1" (0.98”) diameter, robust form. Rounded faces forming a ridged edge. When fastened to the jerkin, these small metal brooches provided a measure of protection against sword c

Silvered bronze of broad form, 1 ¼” diameter. Rounded faces with ridged edge. When fastened to the jerkin, these small metal brooches provided a measure of protection against sword cuts a

Gilt bronze. 2.4mm width. Low rounded band, with flat faces. large size 10 1/4. Surface texture from burial. Vikings exchanged rings on the pommel of the groom's sword. Professionally refurbished with

9th-11th century AD. A mixed group of bronze belt and harness fittings comprising: a buckle with waisted loop, rectangular plate; a buckle with D-shaped loop, trapezoidal plate; two strap-distributor

9th century, Cambridgeshire England. Bronze, with a rounded face and of broad 4.7mm width. Vikings exchanged rings on the pommel of the groom's sword. Surface textured from burial. Professionally refu

9th-11th century AD. Gilt bronze, exceptional size 12 1/4. 4.2mm band with a well rounded face. Surface textured overall from burial. Vikings exchanged rings on the pommel of the groom's sword. Profes

Gilt bronze, large size 13 with rounded face, 4.8mm width band. The surface slightly degraded from burial. Vikings exchanged rings on the pommel of the groom's sword. Rare large wearable size. Profess

Gilt bronze, large size 11 1/4 with rounded face, 4.8mm width band. The surface textured from burial. Vikings exchanged rings on the pommel of the groom's sword. Rare large wearable size. Professional

Size 9 1/4. Large 4.1mm band with a rounded face. The 24karat gold surface professionally restored. Vikings exchanged rings on the pommel of the groom's sword. Gift boxed with a certificate of authent