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LOT 2053
Dark Age Bronze Cruciform Human-Headed Stud Decoration
CIRCA 6TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 in. (5.22 grams, 30 mm).
Central pyramidal stud with four radiating D-shaped masks, peg to underside. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceLondon, UK, collection, 1990s.
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LOT 2053
Dark Age Bronze Cruciform Human-Headed Stud Decoration
Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
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Visigothic Radiate-Headed Bronze Bow Brooch
Circa late 5th-6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
D-shaped headplate with lateral spurs and lobe above, D-section bow, tongue-shaped foot plate; ferrous remains of pin and catch to reverse. 41 grams, 10.2 cm
Acquired on the UK art market before 2000. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. -
Merovingian Gold Hoop Earring with Garnets
5th-6th century A.D.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £444
With a thick penannular loop and polyhedral finial set with twelve garnet cloisons, some detached. 6.36 grams, 34 mm
Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s. Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s. -
Migration Period Bronze Ring with Spread Eagle
6th-8th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Round-section hoop with a large discoid bezel with an eagle with curving wings and spread tail, head turned to the left, two stars on the field. 9.50 grams, 29.63 mm overall, 21.66 mm internal diameter (approximate size British W, USA 11, Europe 25, Japan 24)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
