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LOT 1442
Merovingian Bronze Eagle Brooch
5TH-6TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (4.5 grams, 33 mm).
Bird in profile facing right with highly stylised ribbed chevron detailing; remains of pin-lug and catchplate to reverse.
Provenance‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection.
LiteratureCf. Beck, H. et al., Fibel und Fibeltracht, Berlin, 2000, fig.156 (4,5).
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Merovingian Silver-Gilt Brooch with Garnets
6th-7th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,872
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. -
Gothic Bronze Bow Brooch
Circa 6th-7th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
With narrow bow, openwork headplate with flanking bird-shapes, pierced lappets and bulbous tongue-shaped footplate; pin-lugs and catch to the reverse. 19.6 grams, 80 mm
From the collection of Alan Hardcastle, circa 2017. Ex private Merseyside, UK, collection. -
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Dark Age Gold and Gemstone Pendant Cross Necklace with Dove-Shaped Garnets
Circa 6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £11,700
A Frankish or Ostrogothic necklace, composed of a bifacial design displaying a Christian cross over geometric cells, featuring cut and polished garnet inlays with emerald cabochons to centre of cross, dove-shaped garnets to the lower edge, gold hoop above studded with gold pellets, suspended on a gold link chain with hook-and-eye closure. 14.33 grams, 38.5 cm long
Acquired in the on the London art market in the 1970s. Property of a London, UK, gentleman. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11883-207089.
