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LOT 0597
Estimate
GBP (£) 8,000 - 12,000
EUR (€) 9,550 - 14,320
USD ($) 10,340 - 15,510
GERMANIC GOLD AND GARNET BROOCH PAIR
4TH-5TH CENTURY AD
1 3/4" (16 grams total, 44mm).
4TH-5TH CENTURY AD
1 3/4" (16 grams total, 44mm).
A matched pair of gold bow brooches, each a D-shaped headplate with beaded wire border, granule clusters and four cabochon garnets in cells with beaded wire collars, shallow keeled bow with offset triangular granule clusters, lozengiform footplate with beaded wire borders, granule clusters, and four cabochon garnets in cells; bronze core to the reverse with spring and catchplate.
PROVENANCE:
From an old Oriental collection.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Menghin, W. The Merovingian Period. Europe Without Borders, Berlin, 2007, item I.25.1 for a larger, similarly constructed and ornamented example.
VETTING:
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous 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.
