Merovingian Bronze Bird Brooch Collection

The edges slightly bowed, raised rim enclosing an S-scroll motif in each angle, four rectangular cells each with a replaced inset garnet cloison, central low-relief rosette motif; pin-lug and catch to the reverse, with old collector's reference 'MS232'; some restoration. 9.83 grams, 29 mm

Fine condition, some restoration.

Collection of Dr. Hanns-Ulrich Haedeke (1928-2017), author of ‘Schmuck Aus Drei Jahrtausenden’ and who became the director of the Museum of Klingenmuseum in Solingen, Germany, in 1968; the collection was formed in the early 1960s. From an important private Dutch collection. Accompanied by an independent specialist report and valuation by graduate gemmologist and jewellery expert Anna Rogers, GIA GG, BA, Gem-A, ref. no.169958/07/12/2020. This lot has also been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.10457-169958.

Composed of an openwork body, concentric rings of stamped annulets and central cross, each face with a variation on the design. 21.3 grams, 43 mm



Acquired in Germany after WWII; thence by descent 2006. Ex property of a lady living in Kent, UK.

Formed with a circular base tapering to a square socket at the apes, the facetted sides fashioned as stylised petals, triangular recesses between each. 7 grams, 18 mm



Acquired 1960s-1990s. From the late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.