Loading, please wait...

Byzantine Bronze Bow Brooch with Cross Byzantine Bronze Bow Brooch with Cross Byzantine Bronze Bow Brooch with Cross
Use mousewheel to zoom in and out, click to enlarge
Details

LOT 0929

Byzantine Bronze Bow Brooch with Cross

6TH-8TH CENTURY A.D.

2 in. (17 grams, 53 mm).

With deep bow flanked by two pairs of lateral disc-headed studs, cruciform foot returning to form the catch and with loop around the shank, spring and pin to reverse. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Ex important German collection of brooches, 1980s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

CONDITION
VETTING:

TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process


AUCTIONS:

TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.

LOT 0929

Byzantine Bronze Bow Brooch with Cross

Sold for (Inc. bp): £156

Print page

RELATED LOTS
  • Byzantine Bronze Cross Pendant
    Byzantine Bronze Cross Pendant
    10th-12th century A.D.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £59

    With low-relief Corpus Christi on the obverse; integral suspension loop. 4.85 grams, 39 mm



    Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

    Lot Details

  • Byzantine Silver Artefact Group
    Byzantine Silver Artefact Group
    7th century A.D.

    Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)

    Opening Bid: £75

    Including belt fittings, penannular brooch with pin and other items. 41.3 grams total, 25-44 mm



    Acquired before 1983. Ex London gallery, 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

    Lot Details

  • Byzantine Lead Cross
    Byzantine Lead Cross
    5th-7th century A.D.

    Estimate: £400 - 600 (‡+bp*)

    Opening Bid: £200

    Flat-section cruciform mount with stub arms and attachment point at one end; high-relief saltires, hoops and other detailing. 357 grams, 21.5 cm



    Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s. From the family collection of Mr S.A., Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection since the late 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

    Lot Details

Stay up-to-date with the latest from TimeLine Auctions by joining our mailing list