Viking Era Silver /Saxon Cloak pin with faces
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Viking Era Saxon silver penannular cloak pin with two finely detailed face terminals, diameter approx. 31 mm and pin length approx. 29.6 mm, in good condition with a functional pin, acquired in 2024 from the Netherlands.
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Viking Age / Saxon silver penannular cloak pin. The ring holds a pin which can move freely around, the two terminals are decorated with two finely detailed faces. The faces are rendered in low relief with prominent almond-shaped eyes, long triangular nose and a small mouth.
Diameter: ± 31 mm
Length pin: ± 29,6 mm
Condition: good solid condition, complete with functional pin. 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.
-> The penannular brooch is an ancient brooch type worn by Celts prior to the Roman era, the Vikings, and throughout the Medieval Ages in Europe. It was used to secure cloaks and other garments, but elaborate examples also communicated wealth, identity and cultural affiliation. To use, align the pin so it sits in the circular slit, put the pin through desired fabric layers, and then twist the pin to secure.
-> Human faces occur in both Scandinavian and Insular metalwork and may represent ancestors, supernatural beings, protective figures or simply ornamental masks. Their large staring eyes and strongly simplified features were particularly effective on small objects and may have given the brooch an additional protective or symbolic character.
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.
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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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* 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 Age / Saxon silver penannular cloak pin. The ring holds a pin which can move freely around, the two terminals are decorated with two finely detailed faces. The faces are rendered in low relief with prominent almond-shaped eyes, long triangular nose and a small mouth.
Diameter: ± 31 mm
Length pin: ± 29,6 mm
Condition: good solid condition, complete with functional pin. 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.
-> The penannular brooch is an ancient brooch type worn by Celts prior to the Roman era, the Vikings, and throughout the Medieval Ages in Europe. It was used to secure cloaks and other garments, but elaborate examples also communicated wealth, identity and cultural affiliation. To use, align the pin so it sits in the circular slit, put the pin through desired fabric layers, and then twist the pin to secure.
-> Human faces occur in both Scandinavian and Insular metalwork and may represent ancestors, supernatural beings, protective figures or simply ornamental masks. Their large staring eyes and strongly simplified features were particularly effective on small objects and may have given the brooch an additional protective or symbolic character.
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
/Saxon Cloak pin with faces
Acquired from
Antique market
Year acquired
2024
Material
Silver
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Previous owner - year acquired
2024
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.
