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LOT 1017
Byzantine Silver-Gilt Ornamented Sword Belt Slide
CIRCA 12TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
2 1/8 in. (33.7 grams, 54 mm).
Rectangular in plan with openwork strap to the reverse, three silver-gilt rosettes on a field of granulated strapwork. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired Brigantia Antiques, York, UK, circa 2006.
Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
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LOT 1017
Byzantine Silver-Gilt Ornamented Sword Belt Slide
Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
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Byzantine Bronze Buckle with Entwined Beasts
8th-10th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
Comprising a waisted D-shaped plate with interlace motif in low-relief, kidney-shaped rectangular-section loop with raised detailing, flat tongue; three mounting studs to reverse. 25.6 grams, 60 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Byzantine 'Greek Fire' Ceramic Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade
9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
A piriform missile with domed filler hole, impressed concentric circles to the body, intended to be filled with explosive liquid and wick, used as a hand grenade. 553 grams, 11.9 cm
From an important specialist collection, London, UK, 1990s onwards. Accompanied by an academic paper by military specialist Dr Raffaele D'Amato, dated 15 July 2019 and titled 'Eastern Roman Empire - Greek Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade (μεσαίον kακάβιον) 9th-11th century AD'. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Byzantine Silver Artefact Group
7th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
Including belt fittings, penannular brooch with pin and other items. 41.3 grams total, 25-44 mm
Acquired before 1983. Ex London gallery, 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
