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LOT 0759
Byzantine Bronze Trade Weight Collection
CIRCA 8TH-12TH CENTURY A.D.
5/8 - 3/4 in. (122 grams total, 15-20 mm).
Mixed group of barrel-shaped and biconvex weights with punched pellet markings. [5, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Simmons Gallery, London E11, UK, in the 1990s.
From a North London collection.
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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. -
Byzantine Ribbed Bronze Bowl
Circa 12th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £221
Of hemispherical form with broad everted rim, shallow fluting to the lower body. 603 grams, 15 cm wide
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. -
Byzantine Silver-Gilt Ring with Saint
Circa 6th-8th century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £190
With round-section hoop and integral discoid plaque, tondo with intaglio of a robed nimbate figure with one arm raised facing a similar figure, all between fronds. 3.13 grams, 24.45 mm overall, 20.03 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T, USA 9 1/2, Europe 21.26, Japan 20)
Ex M.N. London collection, 2000s.