Jewelry - Stenby Hammer Stamped with loop Silver

The original was part of a hoard found in 1893 while building a house in Stenby, county of Motala, Sweden. The hord is thought to date from about the year 1000. These Hammers were made in close cooperation with with Östergötland Läns Museum. The maker was able to arrange the loan of the original in order to make an exact copy. The original was found on a plain loop. Without the loop it’s about 1 5/16” (1.32”) tall and 7/8” (.85”) wide. It has a simple pattern of punched decoration. Imported from Sweden. In silver