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LOT 0776
Byzantine Bronze Signet Ring with Two Birds
12TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (4.02 grams, 21.25 mm overall, 17.03 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13)).
With a carinated hoop, notched shoulders supporting a circular bezel with two stylised birds. [No Reserve]
ProvenancePrivate collection formed since the 1940s.
UK art market.
Property of an Essex gentleman.
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LOT 0776
Byzantine Bronze Signet Ring with Two Birds
Sold for (Inc. bp): £221
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Byzantine Gold Ring with Cross
Circa 6th-8th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,560
Composed of a slender rectangular-section hoop and cruciform bezel with expanding round-section arms, central dome and granule to each quarter; accompanied by a custom-made display stand. 2.72 grams, 21.96 mm overall, 14.23 mm internal diameter (approximate size British G, USA 3 1/4, Europe 4.92, Japan 4)
Private European collection since the 1950s. Private collection, UK, 2010. -
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Byzantine Oil Lamp Group
5th-7th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £416
Group of two bronze lamps comprising: one with heart-shaped body, squat nozzle with recessed disc finial, hinged lid shaped as a scallop, basal disc with square hole to accept a stand, two curled arms at the rear forming the handle with thumb-pad formed as a perching bird; one slipper-shaped with ovoid nozzle, scooped conical lid with regular piercings, piriform basal ring, curved arm to the rear developing to a leaf-shaped reflector. 748 grams total, 10-14.5 cm
Collected from the 1950s-1980s by a distinguished university professor who served as Department Head, Dean and Vice President for a major university. Ex Emeritus collection, North America. Accompanied by a copy of a Spanish export licence. -
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Post Byzantine Bronze Ring with Inscription
Circa 18th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
With ellipsoid plaque, incuse border and text 'KERO / HOHAN / A'. 5.55 grams, 22.52 mm overall, 17.80 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)
From the collection of a High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, UK, gentleman, circa 2000.
