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LOT 1139
Byzantine Ring with Spread Eagle
CIRCA 10TH-12TH CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (6.42 grams, 21.46 mm overall, 17.81 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O 1/2, USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.61, Japan 15)).
The hoop expanding towards the shoulders, an oval bezel with a standing eagle with spread wings. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 1139
Byzantine Ring with Spread Eagle
Estimate £60 - 80€70 - 93 (for guidance only)$81 - 108 (for guidance only)
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Large Byzantine Bronze Reliquary Cross Pendant with Saint George and Mary
Circa 10th-12th century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Bids: 7 | Current Bid: £60
With separate hinge and suspension loop; obverse with nimbate robed figure in a tondo with legend 'ΓΕΟΡΓ[Η]' (St George); reverse with robed and nimbate figure in orans pose with 'ICX' beneath each wrist, smaller nimbate figure before, legend 'MHP ΘV' (Mother of God). 82 grams, 10.8 cm
From the private collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the mid 1980s. -
Byzantine Silver Strap End Group
Circa 6th-7th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Matching pair of strap ends with openwork decoration on the tongue-shaped body. 9.76 grams total, 44 mm each
Acquired on the UK art market before 2000. From the property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. -
Byzantine Filigree Gold Cross Pendant with Bead Drops
Circa 6th-8th century A.D.Estimate: £1,500 - 2,000 (+bp*)
Bids: 1 | Current Bid: £100
Formed as a Maltese cross, each arm with twisted filigree frame and filigree coils, dangle to the outer end with pearl and other beads (pearls ancient but possibly not original), central stepped cell with beaded collar and inset garnet cabochon, loop with filigree detailing. 3.68 grams, 50 mm
From a North American gentleman's collection, 1990s.
