Viking Era Iron Classically shaped Fire Starter with Elegantly shaped Terminals

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Viking Era iron fire starter, classically shaped with elegantly shaped terminals, in excellent condition dating to the 9th–11th century AD, width 7.2 cm, original/authentic, acquired from an auction house in Europe in 2026 from a private collection.

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Viking Era Iron Classically shaped Fire Starter with Elegantly shaped Terminals
Intact.
Rare.

Width: 7,2 cm.

Viking Era Iron Classically shaped Fire Starter with Elegantly shaped Terminals
Intact.
Rare.

Width: 7,2 cm.

Details

Culture
Viking Era
Century/timeframe
9th-11th Century AD.
Name of object
Classically shaped Fire Starter with Elegantly shaped Terminals
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2026
Material
Iron
Country acquired from
Europe
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
Europe
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
Sold by
AustriaVerified
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Objects sold
100%
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