{"product_id":"viking-gripping-beast-pendant","title":"NEW: The Little Snoring Gripping Beast Viking Pendant | Handmade Sterling Silver Archaeological Reproduction","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"1397\" data-start=\"1330\" data-section-id=\"2qf4b3\"\u003eA Historically Informed Recreation of an Early Medieval Artefact\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cspan data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[[\u0026quot;SHOPPING_PRODUCT\u0026quot;,2,\u0026quot;\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;EgciAJIBApwB\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;Little Snoring Viking Pendant Replica – Solid Sterling Silver\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;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\u0026quot;,null,0,null,[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,1],0,0,null,null,0,0,[],\u0026quot;\u0026quot;,0,0],\u0026quot;CdVhaoHIFMaohbIP-PawoQ8_0\u0026quot;]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; margin: 24px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cspan data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003etriking open-work amulet is a faithful handmade reproduction of the \u003cstrong\u003eLittle Snoring Viking Pendant,\u003c\/strong\u003e individually sculpted in wax before being cast in sterling silver using the traditional lost-wax process. This piece is based on the archaeological find \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ecurrently housed in the British Museum, \u003cstrong\u003erecorded as Museum No. 1999,1001.1,\u003c\/strong\u003e with careful attention given to the form, decoration and character of the original object. \u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003eFeaturing an intricate Borre-style \"\u003cstrong\u003egripping beast\"\u003c\/strong\u003e weave, this pendant embodies the raw, mythological craftsmanship of the Norse age. \u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; margin: 24px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; margin: 24px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eThe pendant features an ornate suspension loop, faithfully recreated as part of the original Viking design, and is sized to accommodate chains and cord ends up to 4mm in diameter. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Fsg96\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; margin: 24px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"otQkpb\" aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; margin: 24px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-Sculpted Character \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e🔥  A SilverfireUK Studio Original:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cem class=\"eujQNb\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e Made by us in Sussex. Unlike commercially produced replicas created from moulds, because each pendant in this collection begins as an individual hand-carved wax sculpture, it allows the piece to retain the character and subtle variation of traditional craftsmanship while remaining faithful to the archaeological source material. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIExAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eWhile the ancient museum artefact has suffered over a thousand years of wear and burial degradation leaving it at a delicate 15.12 grams, our modern tribute is built with a rugged, heirloom-quality presence and weighs slightly heavier. Because each piece is individually sculpted by hand, yours will feel incredibly premium on the neckline, offering a heavy, tactile connection to the past that factory-stamped jewellery simply cannot replicate.\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIExAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIFBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose Your Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs part of the finishing process, you can choose the appearance of your pendant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Silver Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e : \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA natural matt sterling silver finish that preserves the tactile character of the hand-sculpted detail. Over time, the surface will naturally evolve, developing a subtle patina through handling and exposure. This gradual ageing process gives each pendant its own unique character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntiqued Viking Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e –  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTo bring the multi-layered depth of the gripping beast to life, we can apply a dark, antiqued patina to the deep recesses of the design, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ecreating a striking contrast against the lighter silver highlights. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe oxidised recesses enhance the carved features, giving the pendant the appearance of an aged archaeological artefact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour chosen finish is applied specifically to your pendant during production, making each piece uniquely yours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIFBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIFBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications \u0026amp; Dimensions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSolid 925 Sterling Silver Fully hallmarked at the Assay Office to guarantee precious metal purity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pendant without chain \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eDesign Era:\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 10th-Century Norse (Borre Style Gripping Beast) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eDimensions:\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Carefully targeted to the museum original’s proportions (Approx. 42mm x 37mm x 2.6mm thick)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1480\" data-start=\"1459\"\u003eChoice of Finish: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1480\" data-start=\"1459\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1513\" data-start=\"1483\"\u003eMatt Natural Silver Finish - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003esoft, understated silver with a handcrafted  appearance. Or, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"1600\" data-start=\"1574\"\u003eAntiqued Viking Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e – darkened recesses with enhanced carved detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eCraftsmanship:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e 100% Artisan Made by us in the UK via the ancient Lost Wax Casting process\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Arrives beautifully presented in a SilverfireUK gift box, perfect for gifting or safe keeping.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCreation \u0026amp; Delivery:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Made to order in our Sussex workshop. Please allow approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e20 working days\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for us to hand-carve, cast, and polish your piece before tracked UK dispatch. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SilverfireUK","offers":[{"title":"Made to order\/dispatch approx 20 work days \/ Matt Natural Silver Finish","offer_id":58433227915645,"sku":null,"price":375.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Made to order\/dispatch approx 20 work days \/ Antiqued Viking Finish (oxidised recesses)","offer_id":58440817738109,"sku":null,"price":375.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0407\/0685\/files\/gripping-beast-viking-pendant-reproduction_fca63169-01c7-42f7-b63c-e2d3629564ac.jpg?v=1785081658","url":"https:\/\/www.silverfireuk.co.uk\/products\/viking-gripping-beast-pendant","provider":"SilverfireUK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}