• Authentic Viking shell brooch type P51
  • Viking shell brooch
  • Authentic Viking shell brooch type P51
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Authentic Viking shell brooch type P51

$99.98 USD
$99.98 USD
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Highlights

The Viking shell brooch is an artful and detailed replica of historical garment clasps, perfectly capturing the authentic splendor of the Viking Age.

  • Detailed reconstruction of an oval tortoise brooch, type P51
  • Available in high-quality bronze or elegant silver-plated bronze
  • Historical original can be found in the British Museum in London
  • Sturdy pin and eyelet on the back for secure attachment to clothing
  • Classic piece of jewelry measuring approximately 8 x 5.5 x 2.5 cm
Manufacturer's specifications

Battle-Merchant Wacken GmbH & Co. KG, Gehrn 4, 25596, Wacken, info@battlemerchant.com
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Authentic Viking shell brooch type P51
Viking shell brooch
Authentic Viking shell brooch type P51
Authentic Viking shell brooch type P51

Authentic Viking shell brooch type P51 in detail

Questions about the product Authentic Viking shell brooch type P51

Which historical classification according to Jan Petersen is used for this Viking bowl brooch, and in which Scandinavian region was this type particularly widespread?

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What material was used for the historical model of this Viking bowl brooch, and in which museum can the original be found today?

The historical model for this Viking cup brooch of type P51 is made of bronze and can now be found in the British Museum in London.
What are the dimensions and weight of a single P51 type shell brooch, and what should absolutely be avoided during cleaning?

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How many oval brooches of type P51 were traditionally ordered for Viking Age women's clothing, and what was the purpose of the eyelets on the underside of these brooches?

Traditionally, two oval brooches of type P51 should be ordered, as they were always worn in pairs in Viking Age women's dress to fasten the pinafore below the shoulders. The eyelets on the underside of these brooches were used to attach brooch chains or chain distributors for beaded pendants.