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LOT 1008
Byzantine Bronze Ring with Marbled Red Glass Cabochon
14TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (4.90 grams, 24.39 mm overall, 18.85 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M, USA 6, Europe 12.46, Japan 12)).
Flat-section hoop with ribbed underside, ellipsoid bezel with inset glass cloison. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired from Den of Antiquity, circa 2016.
Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
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Opening Bid: £400
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Byzantine 'Greek Fire' Ceramic Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade
9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Comprising a piriform body with raised lugs to the upper body, intended to be filled with explosive liquid and wick, used as a hand grenade. 513 grams, 13.7 cm
From an important specialist collection, London, UK, 1990s onwards. Accompanied by an academic paper by military specialist Dr Raffaele D'Amato, dated 15 July 2019 and titled 'Eastern Roman Empire - Greek Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade (μεσαίον kακάβιον) 9th-11th century AD'. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Byzantine Silver Ring with Cross
14th-15th century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
Comprising a facetted hoop and integral chi-rho Christogram. 2.46 grams, 21.74 mm overall, 17.83 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)
Acquired on the London art market in the late 1980s-1990s. From the family collection of an East London, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
