9th century AD. An iron spike or pin with silver head comprising a flared panel with loop to accept a chain and lattice ornament, P-shaped upper section with Oseberg style ring-chain motif to each face and inverted beast-head with open C-shaped jaws. Cf. Franceschi, G., Jorn, A. & Magnus, B., Fuglen, Dyret og Mennesket i Nordisk Jernalderkunst, vol.2, Borgen, 2005, item 102, for type. 52 grams, 15.8cm (6 1/4"). From a central London collection; previously in a European collection formed 1979-1989; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10922-180957. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website] [No Reserve] Condition Report Fine condition.