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LOT 1250
Merovingian Gold Mount
6TH-7TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (3.38 grams, 19 mm).
Discoid in plan with twisted collar to the lower rim, domed sidewall; internal cells comprising a gridded square with a disc to each corner; accompanied by ten garnet cloisons. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a British private collection.
Acquired from DRG Coins, 2017.
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Merovingian 'Hattatt' Bronze Openwork Earring Pair
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Openwork hollow hexagonal earrings, four faces with raised diamond-shaped collars, some with glass inlay remaining, with a plain hoop, one half restored; 2.6cm diam of hoop, each ink marked '1576' on one face; on a pyramidal box mount, with typed collection notes. 43.7 grams total, 83 mm including stand
Ex Richard Hattatt collection. With note on the reverse of the mount stating they have been verified by the British Museum and the Ashmolean Museum. -
Migration Period Bronze Radiate-Headed Brooch Group
Late 5th-6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
Comprising two bow brooches: one with D-shaped headplate and seven bulbs cast in the half-round, shallow bow, lozengiform footplate with lappets, bulbous finial, pin-lug and catchplate to the reverse; one tinned with D-shaped headplate and five bulbs cast in the half-round, flat bow, scrolled footplate, two pin-lugs and catchplate to the reverse. 23 grams total, 58-59 mm
Ex David Winter collection, Kent, UK. Acquired on the UK art market in 2012. Property of a Kent lady collector. -
Merovingian Gold Mount
6th-7th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
Discoid in plan with twisted collar to the lower rim, domed sidewall; internal cells comprising a gridded square with a disc to each corner; accompanied by ten garnet cloisons. 3.38 grams, 19 mm
From a British private collection. Acquired from DRG Coins, 2017.
