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LOT 1170
Large Byzantine Bronze Ring with Bird
6TH-8TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (2.34 grams, 23.12 mm overall, 18.28 x 20.50 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)).
Comprising a slender large hoop and a discoid bezel with a stylised standing bird. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a UK collection formed in the 1980s.
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 1170
Large Byzantine Bronze Ring with Bird
Estimate £50 - 70€58 - 81 (for guidance only)$68 - 95 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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9th-10th century A.D.Estimate: £1,500 - 2,000 (+bp*)
Bids: 1 | Current Bid: £5
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From the private collection of a London gentleman, from his grandfather's collection formed before the early 1970s.
The cap is provided with a plume-holder and two lateral slots for the ears; the scales decorate the rest of the bridle or harness. -
Byzantine Bronze Ring with Monogram
Circa 6th-8th century A.D.Estimate: £60 - 80 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Slender round-section hoop with an oval bezel bearing a monogram, the hoop split. 4.58 grams, 24.60 mm overall, 21.30 mm internal diameter (approximate size British U 1/2, USA 10 1/4, Europe 23.15, Japan 22)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Byzantine Filigree Gold Cross Pendant with Bead Drops
Circa 6th-8th century A.D.Estimate: £1,500 - 2,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £750
Formed as a Maltese cross, each arm with twisted filigree frame and filigree coils, dangle to the outer end with pearl and other beads (pearls ancient but possibly not original), central stepped cell with beaded collar and inset garnet cabochon, loop with filigree detailing. 3.68 grams, 50 mm
From a North American gentleman's collection, 1990s.
