Viking Era Silver Thor Hammer Mjöllnir amulet pendant
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Estimate € 380 - € 450
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Viking Era silver Mjöllnir Thor hammer amulet pendant in good condition, dating to the 9th–11th century AD, acquired in 2025 from an antique market in the Netherlands, with the original suspension ring and delivered on a modern leather jewellery cord; authenticity: Original/official.
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Viking era, silver alloy Mjöllnir amulet pendant with integral suspension loop and attached ring. The front is decorated with punched circle-dot designs, plain reverse. The pendant will be delivered on a modern leather jewellery cord.
This amulet is a variant of the well-known Scandinavian Thor hammer.
-> The ring-and-dot motif was widely used in Viking-age and early medieval metalwork. It appears on pendants, brooches, strap fittings, tools, and other personal objects. The design was easy to apply with a punch, but it also created a strong decorative rhythm and may have carried symbolic or protective meaning.
Height: ± 37 mm (excluding attached suspension ring).
Width: ± 16,9 mm
Condition: good solid condition, complete with original suspension ring. Signs of wear consistent with age and use. See images.
Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) is available upon request for all lots with a hammer price of €100 or higher.
-> Thor's hammer, also know as Mjøllnir is often found in Viking burial sites. The pendant represents Thor's hammer, which he uses to create thunder and to smite the frost giants. Wearers of the Thor's hammer pendant hope to invoke the favour of the thunder and fertility god Thor.
-> Viking silver jewellery was not only decorative, but also a visible sign of status, wealth, and identity. Small pendants could be worn individually or as part of a larger group of ornaments.
-> Ring-and-dot decoration was especially popular in early medieval Europe. Its repeated circular pattern could be purely decorative, but on amulets and pendants it may also have had protective or symbolic associations.
-> Silver was highly valued in Viking society and circulated both as jewellery and as a form of portable wealth. Even small silver objects could have personal, economic, and symbolic importance.
Catawiki disclaimer:
This object has been carefully examined for its material and surface characteristics.
Laboratory analysis (e.g. XRF) is not routinely undertaken in private collecting, and destructive testing is avoided as it causes permanent damage to archaeological material.
Before modern hallmarking, gold and silver alloys varied depending on local resources, recycling practices and economic conditions.
Seller's Story
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* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
* INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following:
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-> In case of damage: write a reservation on the delivery note and report the damage to the seller via the Catawiki online chat within 24 hours. Keep all packaging and send us photos of the damage.
* MARGIN SCHEME: All our sales are subject to the margin scheme; therefore, no VAT is charged or shown on our invoices.
* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid.
Viking era, silver alloy Mjöllnir amulet pendant with integral suspension loop and attached ring. The front is decorated with punched circle-dot designs, plain reverse. The pendant will be delivered on a modern leather jewellery cord.
This amulet is a variant of the well-known Scandinavian Thor hammer.
-> The ring-and-dot motif was widely used in Viking-age and early medieval metalwork. It appears on pendants, brooches, strap fittings, tools, and other personal objects. The design was easy to apply with a punch, but it also created a strong decorative rhythm and may have carried symbolic or protective meaning.
Height: ± 37 mm (excluding attached suspension ring).
Width: ± 16,9 mm
Condition: good solid condition, complete with original suspension ring. Signs of wear consistent with age and use. See images.
Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) is available upon request for all lots with a hammer price of €100 or higher.
-> Thor's hammer, also know as Mjøllnir is often found in Viking burial sites. The pendant represents Thor's hammer, which he uses to create thunder and to smite the frost giants. Wearers of the Thor's hammer pendant hope to invoke the favour of the thunder and fertility god Thor.
-> Viking silver jewellery was not only decorative, but also a visible sign of status, wealth, and identity. Small pendants could be worn individually or as part of a larger group of ornaments.
-> Ring-and-dot decoration was especially popular in early medieval Europe. Its repeated circular pattern could be purely decorative, but on amulets and pendants it may also have had protective or symbolic associations.
-> Silver was highly valued in Viking society and circulated both as jewellery and as a form of portable wealth. Even small silver objects could have personal, economic, and symbolic importance.
Catawiki disclaimer:
This object has been carefully examined for its material and surface characteristics.
Laboratory analysis (e.g. XRF) is not routinely undertaken in private collecting, and destructive testing is avoided as it causes permanent damage to archaeological material.
Before modern hallmarking, gold and silver alloys varied depending on local resources, recycling practices and economic conditions.
Seller's Story
Please read our information carefully.
*SHIPPING INFO Due to insurance procedures, combined shipping is only possible with a single payment. (1 payment reference = 1 insured parcel.) If you accept an offer after the auction and pay separately, shipments cannot be manually combined afterward. Please ensure your shipping address is complete and correct before paying. Changes made after payment are not automatically forwarded to us.
* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
* INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following:
-> Monitor the online tracking and notify delays to the seller within 14 days after the shipping date.
-> In case of damage: write a reservation on the delivery note and report the damage to the seller via the Catawiki online chat within 24 hours. Keep all packaging and send us photos of the damage.
* MARGIN SCHEME: All our sales are subject to the margin scheme; therefore, no VAT is charged or shown on our invoices.
* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Details
Culture
Viking Era
Century/timeframe
9th - 11th century AD
Name of object
Thor Hammer Mjöllnir amulet pendant
Acquired from
Antique market
Year acquired
2025
Material
Silver
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Previous owner - year acquired
2025
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
