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LOT 0860
Byzantine Bronze Weight Collection
6TH-8TH CENTURY A.D.
3/8 - 1 in. (61 grams total, 10-27 mm).
Comprising six circular commercial weights of different types and sizes, including examples stamped with letter motifs. [6, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Simmons Gallery, London E11, UK, in the 1990s.
From a North London collection.
Cf. Bendall, S., Byzantine weights, an introduction, London, 1996, figs.111ff, for the type.
FootnotesThe biggest weight is a one ounce weight, having an engraved monogram of Γ and Α. The flans of circular coin weights were turned on a lathe in the 6th century A.D., giving them a neat appearance. The designs are usually quite simple and often crudely executed, either engraved or slipped.
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Byzantine Bronze Weight Collection
6th-8th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Comprising six circular commercial weights of different types and sizes, including examples stamped with letter motifs. 61 grams total, 10-27 mm
Ex Simmons Gallery, London E11, UK, in the 1990s. From a North London collection.
The biggest weight is a one ounce weight, having an engraved monogram of Γ and Α. The flans of circular coin weights were turned on a lathe in the 6th century A.D., giving them a neat appearance. The designs are usually quite simple and often crudely executed, either engraved or slipped. -
Byzantine Gold Hair Ornament with Earrings and Original Chain
6th-8th century A.D.Estimate: £7,000 - 9,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £3,889
The chain composed of gussetted sheet-gold links interspersed with filigree-framed medallions embossed with facing busts; the chain attached to the penannular earring hoops by openwork filigree pendants with pearl drops, two further pearl drops to the hoops. 26.35 grams, 77 cm long
Acquired from Fred Leighton, New York, ca.1982. Important North West London collection. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11047-184615.
The characters within the medallions, derived from the imagines clipeatae and possibly representing unbearded dignitaries (eunuchs?) clad in their court cloak, are typical of the 7th century. This suggests the possibility that the chain belonged to an aristocratic woman. -
Byzantine and Other Bronze Weight Collection
8th-12th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
Comprising weights of various sizes and shapes, and bearing a variety of markings: ring-and-dot motifs, a cross; dimples. 270 grams total, 13-28 mm
Ex Simmons Gallery, London E11, UK, in the 1990s. From a North London collection.
