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LOT 0291
Frankish Silver-Gilt Radiate-Headed Bow Brooch
CIRCA 6TH CENTURY A.D.
3 in. (23.8 grams, 76 mm).
Comprising a D-shaped headplate with notched border and reserved lattice ornament; three collared knops to the outer edge; shallow segmented bow; lozengiform footplate with notched border, reserved lattice ornament and collared knop finial; spring, pin and catchplate to the reverse.
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
Cf. Beck, H. et al., Fibel und Fibeltracht, Berlin, 2000, fig.147(11), for type.
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LOT 0291
Frankish Silver-Gilt Radiate-Headed Bow Brooch
Estimate £400 - 600€460 - 700 (for guidance only)$540 - 810 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£200 (EUR 232; USD 270) +BP*
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Opening Bid: £250
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Bids: 1 | Current Bid: £5
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