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LOT 0356
Sold for (Inc. bp): £910
MEROVINGIAN GOLD AND GARNET BUCKLE LOOP
6TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/2 in. (17.04 grams, 38 mm).
6TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/2 in. (17.04 grams, 38 mm).
Rectangular in plan with heavy gilding to the upper face and sidewall, inset stepped cloison garnets in prepared cells with traces of the resin setting; couch for the tongue at centre of the forward edge; old collector's label '20075 812' to underside. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Private collection, Switzerland.
Acquired from Gorny & Mosch, Munich, Germany, in 2013.
Ex SVV Prunier, 11 July 2021, no.76 (part).
LITERATURE:
Cf. Burollet, T. (ed.), Les Francs: Précurseurs de l'Europe, Paris, 1997, item 172 for type.
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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.
