Loading, please wait...
LOT 1182
Frankish Period Gold Repousse Applique with Christian Cross and Pellets
5TH-7TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (0.25 grams, 18 mm).
A sheet-gold applique displaying a repoussé Christian cross composed of pellets, larger central pellet and single pellet to each arm, all enclosed by a pelletted roundel with single pellet in each quarter. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
LOT 1182
Frankish Period Gold Repousse Applique with Christian Cross and Pellets
Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
-
Large Merovingian Gold Fish-Tailed Mount with Garnets
6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,640
A substantial gold mount or fitting for a shield, belt or bridle comprising a median domed panel with central green glass cabochon, four pelta-shaped radiating-arm cells with inset garnets, two now absent; to each end a fish-tail with inset garnet cloisons, one absent; six fixing pins to the mounting plate with beaded border. 12.62 grams, 48 mm
Acquired by Mr L. Grenacs of Belgium in 1975. Acquired London, UK, 1999. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11650-198616. -
Merovingian Lettered Openwork Plate Brooch
6th-7th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £165
A rectangular bronze brooch decorated with punched ring-and-dot motifs and openwork lettering, possibly 'RIC/VLF'; hinged pin and catch to reverse. 15.6 grams, 43 mm
Fine condition.
Acquired 1970s-1980s. Ex UK collection. Property of a Portsmouth, UK gentleman.
The item was probably part of a Merovingian belt fitting, later transformed in brooch with the application of the pin and catch. The name 'Riculf' or 'Ricolf' belonged to a bishop of Cologne, Germany, from 763 to 784 A.D. -
Merovingian Gold Ring with Garnet in Lozenge Bezel
6th-7th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,276
A gold finger ring comprising a lozengiform bezel and twisted hoop; applied filigree bilinear frame to the bezel enclosing four applied filigree hoops and central cell with inset garnet cloison over a waffle-pattern gold-foil reflector. 3.16 grams, 22.79 mm overall, 20.52 mm internal diameter (approximate size British K, USA 5 1/4, Europe 9.95, Japan 9)
Acquired 1960s-1990s. Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11651-199135.
