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LOT 1155
Byzantine Bronze Ring with Three Crosses of the Crucifixion
CIRCA 5TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (4.23 grams, 23.24 mm overall, 19.00 x 17.01 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13)).
Comprising a D-section hoop and a hexagonal bezel with three crosses on a baseline. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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LOT 1155
Byzantine Bronze Ring with Three Crosses of the Crucifixion
Estimate £60 - 80€70 - 93 (for guidance only)$81 - 108 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Opening Bid: £5
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From the private coin collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the mid 1980s. -
Byzantine Ring with Bust of a Saint
12th-14th century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £70
Wide hoop with a raised boss at the base, an oval bezel with a facing bust of a nimbate saint flanked by two crosses. 5.73 grams, 23.63 mm overall, 19.84 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T, USA 9 1/2, Europe 21.26, Japan 20)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Byzantine Bronze Oil Lamp
Circa 7th-10th century A.D.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
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From an important collection of lamps, Germany, 1970s.
