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Viking Brooches

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The pieces displayed on this page are in stock (unless specified otherwise) and directly available. If the stock is empty, a reedition is likely. Please note that some of these jewels are ones-of-a-kind and may not be reedited!

These jewels are replicas of archaeological finds. As such, these are perfect accessories for the demanding reenactors.

Birka round brooch

Birka round brooch viking
Currently in stock
925 Silver
.00 CHF

Birka round brooch viking
Currently in stock
Bronze
.00 CHF

This kind of small round brooch was used by viking women to fasten the neckline of their underdress.
This brooch is a reproduction of a piece found in Birka, Sweden, and dated Xth century.
The animal masks and interlace are typical of the Borre style.

26 mm diameter, ~2.4 mm thick


Faroese round brooch

Faroese round brooch viking symbol jewel
Currently in stock
925 Silver
.00 CHF

Faroese round brooch viking
Currently in stock
Bronze
.00 CHF

This kind of small round brooch was used by viking women to fasten the neckline of their underdress.
This brooch is a reproduction of a piece found in Toftanes, Faroe Islands, and dated Xth century.
The human masks and interlace are typical of the Borre style.

26 mm diameter, ~2.4 mm thick


Stavanger Trefoil Brooch

Stavanger Trefoil Brooch
Currently in stock
925 Silver
.00 CHF

Stavanger Trefoil Brooch
Currently in stock
Bronze
.00 CHF

This clover-like type of brooch was used by viking women either to fasten the neckline of their dress or to hold their cloak at the waist.
This brooch is a reproduction of a piece found in the region of Stavanger, Norway.
The gripping beasts are typical of the Borre style.

57 mm diameter, ~2.5 mm thick


Birka Enamelled Brooch

Birka Enamelled Brooch
Currently in stock
925 silver and enamel
.00 CHF


This brooch is a reproduction of a pair of jewels found in the Birka region, Sweden.
The originals are made of gilded bronze.

18 mm tall, 26 mm wide, 2 mm thick


Small penannular brooch

Small penannular viking brooch
Currenty in stock
925 Silver
.00 CHF

Small penannular viking brooch
Currenty in stock
Bronze
.00 CHF

Very trendy in the celtic era, this kind of brooch was a real status mark and produced genuine works of art. Later, this type of jewel was reworked and simplified in the viking times, to keep only the very practical shape. A rather masculine jewel, it served to hold capes and cloaks.

30 mm ring diameter, 2 mm wire


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